4D flow MRI of the aorta becomes practical: performance and observer variability for a new semi-automated workflow for 3D visualization and quantification of aortic hemodynamics
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Background To systematically investigate the performance and interobserver variability of a new standardized workflow for the analysis of aortic hemodynamics based on 4D-flow MRI in a study with 30 subjects. The semi-automated workflow was developed to ensure faster and standardized data analysis including systematic placement of analysis planes, 3D-flow visualization, and quantification of standard clinical flow parameters.
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