Abstract

Cardiac MRI catheterization: a 10-year single institution experience and review

Author(s): K Pushparajah, A Tzifa & R Razavi

Improved surgical and interventional techniques have improved outcomes for congenital heart disease, adding to the number and complexity of lesions needing serial monitoring or treatment. The role of MRI in the assessment of cardiac anatomy and function in congenital heart disease is well established and has the potential to replace diagnostic cardiac catheterization in selected cases. However, x-ray-guided cardiac catheterization is still necessary for invasive hemodynamic data and cardiac interventions.