Standardization
The generation of reproducible, quantitative, high-quality images for research and clincal routine requires standardized approaches to image acquisition, post-processing and reporting. To support this we perform numerous studies for improving standardization and provide standardization.
SCMR Expert Consensus for Standardized image acquisition (2013 update) - full text
SCMR Expert Consensus on Standardized postprocessing - full text
SCMR Expert Consensus on Standardized reporting - full text
SCMR Expert Consensus for Standardized image acquisition (2013 update) - full text
SCMR Expert Consensus on Standardized postprocessing - full text
SCMR Expert Consensus on Standardized reporting - full text
Speed
To be able to provide optimal health care to a maximal number of patients it is important to minimize ressource utilization. To achieve this goal we work on optimizing structures for patient flow as well as reducing time within the CMR scanner by more dedicated scanning in combination with faster imaging sequences. Interdisciplinary communication between referrers and imaging specialists, collecting relevant information on the patients' history, clinical presentation and results from other test allow for short and dedicated protocols providing specific answers to specific questions.
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Figure 1. Basic cardiovascular magnetic resonance protocols of everyday clinical routine based on the robustness and maximized information output of imaging applications. A: Left ventricular function and late gadolinium enhancement represents a standard assessment of cardiac function and structure and recognition of underlying cardiomyopathy, based on the presence and pattern of late gadolinium enhancement. B: Addition of myocardial stress (adenosine) perfusion to the basic scheme support assessment of myocardial ischemia when mandated by the typical angina symptoms. Omission of rest perfusion is based on the negligible additional information in the presence of late gadolinium enhancement, which reduces the scan time and contrast dose. LAX, long axis; LGE, late gadolinium enhancement; LVF, left ventricular function; SAX, short axis.
From Valbuena-López S, Hinojar R, Puntmann VO. Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance in Cardiology Practice: A Concise Guide to Image Acquisition and Clinical Interpretation. Rev Esp Cardiol (Engl Ed). 2016 |
