MR imaging of the heart: Analysis of secondary findings in additional chest sequence

Introduction: Cardiac MRI (CMRI) is a non-invasive and effective method for imaging of the heart. Aim of our study was to assess if an additional MR chest sequence (true-FISP) in the CMR examination setting has advantages in the detection of secondary findings versus the sequences tailored to imaging of the heart plus the survey. Materials and Methods: Imaging was performed with a Siemens Avanto 1,5 Tesla scanner and a Philips Intera 1,5 Tesla scanner. 400 patients were evaluated since April 2010at our institution. In addition to the standard long-axis and short-axis views an axial true-FISP sequence with a slic…