Overview
Cardiac MRI combines cine imaging perfusion late enhancement and mapping sequences to assess function viability and tissue composition.
Core Sequences
Include balanced steady state free precession cine imaging T1 and T2 mapping first pass perfusion and late gadolinium enhancement.
Acquisition Considerations
Use ECG gating breath hold strategies and heart rate control to minimize motion and ensure diagnostic image quality.
Quantification and Reporting
Provide volumetric analysis ejection fraction and standardized segmental reporting with scar quantification when applicable.