Phase-contrast MRI and applications in congenital heart disease

Clin Radiol. 2012 May;67(5):399-410. doi: 10.1016/j.crad.2011.08.016. Epub 2012 Feb 7.

Abstract

A review of phase-contrast magnetic resonance imaging techniques, with specific application to congenital heart disease, is presented. Theory, pitfalls, advantages, and specific examples of multiple, well-described congenital heart disease presentations are discussed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Coronary Circulation / physiology*
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted
  • Image Processing, Computer-Assisted
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*