Table 1 The strengths and weakness of CMR in the evaluation of VHD
From: Cardiovascular magnetic resonance in the evaluation of heart valve disease
CMR strengths | CMR weaknesses |
|---|---|
Unlimited windows | Regurgitant jet visualisation inferior to echocardiography |
Excellent image quality | Low through-plane spatial resolution |
Flow quantification | Low(er) temporal resolution |
Gold standard imaging modality for left and right ventricle assessment | Averages of multiple R-R intervals |
Multi-parametric comprehensive assessment (LGE, T1 mapping, ischaemia) | Peak velocities can be underestimated |
| Â | Flow quantification can be prone to errors |