Ebsteins anomaly of the tricuspid valve MRI

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Home
Patient Information
Overview
Historical Perpective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Ebstein's Anomaly from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Study of Choice
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Electrocardiogram
X Ray
Echocardiography
CT
MRI
Other Imaging Findings
Other diagnostic studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Surgery
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Case Studies
Case #1
Ebsteins anomaly of the tricuspid valve MRI On the Web
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Most cited articles
Review articles
CME Programs
Powerpoint slides
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American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Ebsteins anomaly of the tricuspid valve MRI All Images X-rays Echo & Ultrasound CT Images MRI
Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse
NICE Guidance
FDA on Ebsteins anomaly of the tricuspid valve MRI
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] and Claudia P. Hochberg, M.D. [2]

Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [3]}; Keri Shafer, M.D. [4] Priyamvada Singh, MBBS [[5]] Assistant Editor-In-Chief: Kristin Feeney, B.S. [[6]]

Overview

Magnetic resonance imaging can be helpful as a diagnostic tool in conditions where the echocardiographic findings are inconclusive.

Magnetic resonance imaging

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be used as a diagnostic modality in the evaluation of the patient who is suspected to have Ebstein's anomaly if the echocardiogram is inconclusive.

Advantages of MRI

• It can be used in cases where echocardiographic results are inconclusive.
• Helps in measuring heart volumes, blood flow and ventricular wall thickness.
• The magnetic resonance angiography helps in better visualization of heart vasculature and measuring the size the pulmonary arteries
• Phase velocity mapping helps in measuring the ratio of pulmonary to systemic blood flow (Qp:Qs).

Disadvantages of MRI

• For successful MRI procedure breath holding is required, which is sometimes difficult to achieve with small kids.
• Some patients may become claustrophobic.
• Due to the above, the procedure is sometimes done under general anesthesia in children.
• There may be limited expertise to interpret the MRI as well.