Die analyse aortaler hämodynamik und gefäßwand-parameter mittels fluss-sensitiver in-vivo 4D-MRT bei 3 Tesla

Translated title of the contribution: Flow-sensitive in-vivo 4D MR imaging at 3T for the analysis of aortic hemodynamics and derived vessel wall parameters

Alex Frydrychowicz*, M. Markl, A. Harloff, A. F. Stalder, J. Bock, T. A. Bley, A. Berger, M. F. Russe, C. Schlensak, J. Hennig, M. Langer

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Modern phase contrast MR imaging at 3 Tesla allows the depiction of 3D morphology as well as the acquisition of time-resolved blood flow velocities in 3 directions. In combination with stateof-the-art visualization and data processing software, the qualitative and quantitative analysis of hemodynamic changes associated with vascular pathologies is possible. The 4D nature of the acquired data permits free orientation within the vascular system of interest and offers the opportunity to quantify blood flow and derived vessel wall parameters at any desired location within the data volume without being dependent on predefined 2D slices. The technique has the potential of overcoming the limitations of current diagnostic strategies and of implementing new diagnostic parameters. In light of the recent discussions regarding the influence of the wall shear stress and the oscillatory shear index on the genesis of arteriosclerosis and dilatative vascular processes, flow-sensitive 4D MRI may provide the missing diagnostic link. Instead of relying on experience-based parameters such as aneurysm size, new hemodynamic considerations can deepen our understanding of vascular pathologies. This overview reviews the underlying methodology at 3T, the literature on time-resolved 3D MR velocity mapping, and presents case examples. By presenting the pre- and postoperative assessment of hemodynamics in a thoracic aortic aneurysm and the detailed analysis of blood flow in a patient with coarctation we underline the potential of time-resolved 3D phase contrast MR at 3T for hemodynamic assessment of vascular pathologies, especially in the thoracic aorta.

Translated title of the contributionFlow-sensitive in-vivo 4D MR imaging at 3T for the analysis of aortic hemodynamics and derived vessel wall parameters
Original languageGerman
Pages (from-to)463-472
Number of pages10
JournalRoFo Fortschritte auf dem Gebiet der Rontgenstrahlen und der Bildgebenden Verfahren
Volume179
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2007

Keywords

  • Aneurysm
  • Aorta
  • Hemodynamics/flow dynamics
  • MR imaging
  • Vascular
  • Velocity mapping

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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