Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging: diagnostic protocol for mass assessment

Authors

  • Pedro María Azcárate Agüero Servicio de Cardiología. TDN clínica. Pamplona, España. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4621-3135
  • Ana Ezponda Casajus Departamento de Radiología. Clínica Universidad de Navarra. Pamplona, España.
  • Gorka Bastarrika Departamento de Radiología. Clínica Universidad de Navarra. Pamplona, España.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37615/retic.v8n1a17

Keywords:

cardiac magnetic resonance, mass, protocol

Abstract

Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) is the gold standard non-invasive imaging technique for studying cardiac masses. On the one hand, it allows characterisation of the tumour tissue and its vascularisation after intravenous contrast administration. On the other hand, it provides detailed information on lesion mobility, myocardial contractility, global and segmental ventricular function, as well as the presence of haemodynamic alterations, such as flow obstructions or valvular regurgitations. For these reasons, a structured study protocol is essential.

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References

Azcárate Agüero PM, Garrido Uriarte M, Zaldua Irastorza O, et al. Protocolo básico de resonancia magnética cardíaca. Rev Ecocardiogr Pract Otras Tec Imag Card (RETIC) 2024; 7(2): 74-78. doi: https://doi.org/10.37615/retic.v7n2a17.

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Published

2025-04-24

How to Cite

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Azcárate Agüero PM, Ezponda Casajus A, Bastarrika G. Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging: diagnostic protocol for mass assessment. Rev Ecocardiogr Pract Otras Tec Imag Card (RETIC) [Internet]. 2025 Apr. 24 [cited 2025 Apr. 28];8(1):69-72. Available from: https://imagenretic.org/RevEcocarPract/article/view/750

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