3D coronary MR angiography in multiple breath-holds using a respiratory feedback monitor

Magn Reson Med. 1995 Jul;34(1):11-6. doi: 10.1002/mrm.1910340104.

Abstract

To reduce respiratory blur and ghosts in 3D coronary imaging, a data acquisition scheme using consistent multiple breath-holds was implemented. A navigator echo was acquired and processed in real time to dynamically measure diaphragm position. This information was provided as a visual prompt to the patient to maintain consistency in breath-hold levels such that the variation range of diastolic heart position was less than 2 mm. Preliminary results indicate that this multiple breath-hold acquisition scheme, compared with acquisition under respiration, can significantly reduce blur and ghost artifacts in 3D coronary imaging.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Artifacts*
  • Coronary Vessels / anatomy & histology*
  • Electrocardiography
  • Feedback
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Image Processing, Computer-Assisted*
  • Magnetic Resonance Angiography / methods*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Monitoring, Physiologic / methods*
  • Respiration*