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 this, the procedure is sometimes done under general anesthesia in children.