Dynamic 3-dimensional phase-contrast technique in MRI: Application to complex flow analysis around the artificial heart valve

Soo Jeong Kim, Dong Hyuk Lee, In Chan Song, Nam Gook Kim, Jae Hyoung Park, Jong Hyo Kim, Man Chung Han, Byoung Goo Min

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Abstract

The dynamic three dimensional velocity vector mapping method using phase-contrast-magnetic resonance imaging (PC-MRI), to visualize the complex flow pattern through 3-dimensional (3D) volume rendered images displayed dynamically, was discussed. A phantom study was performed to evaluate the accuracy of the PC-MRI in continuous and pulsatile flow measurement. The 3D velocity vector mapping was applied to the flow analysis around the artifical heart valve in a flat phantom. The analysis suggested the calculation of cardiac output from totally implantable artificial heart (TAH) sac by quantitative measurement of the volume of flow across the outlet valve.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)340-347
Number of pages8
JournalProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume3337
DOIs
StatePublished - 1998
EventMedical Imaging 1998: Physiology and Function from Multidimensional Images - San Diego, CA, United States
Duration: 22 Feb 199823 Feb 1998

Keywords

  • Flow Analysis
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging(MRI)
  • Phase-Contrast(PC)
  • Velocity Encoding

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