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ArticleMagma (New York, N.Y.)2017

Assessment of edema using STIR+ via 3D cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging in patients with suspected myocarditis.

Michael Jeserich, Bela Merkely, Pascal Schlosser, Simone Kimmel, Gabor Pavlik, Stephan Achenbach

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Article in Magma (New York, N.Y.), 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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  1. Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance in Myocarditis.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022
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6 authors at 5 institutions in 2 countries.

Michael JeserichDepartment of Cardiology, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91054, Erlangen, Germany. info@praxis-jeserich.de.
Bela MerkelyHeart and Vascular Center, Semmelweis University, Városmajor 68, 1122, Budapest, Hungary.
Pascal SchlosserInstitute for Medical Biometry and Statistics, University of Freiburg, Stefan-Meier-Str.26, 79104, Freiburg, Germany.
Simone KimmelMedical Practice, Cardiology and Angiology, Koenigstr. 39, 90402, Nuernberg, Germany.
Gabor PavlikDepartment of Health Sciences and Sports Medicine, Universitiy of Physical Education, Alkotás str. 44, Budapest, 1123, Hungary.
Stephan AchenbachDepartment of Cardiology, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91054, Erlangen, Germany.
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg · DEKlinikum Arnsberg · DESemmelweis University · HUUniversity of Freiburg · DEUniversity of Physical Education · HU

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo evaluate three-dimensional T2-weighted fast spin echo triple inversion recovery sequences (STIR+) for the diagnosis of myocardial edema in patients with suspected early myocarditis after respiratory or gastrointestinal tract viral infection and at follow-up. MATERIALS AND

methodsWe prospectively examined 28 patients with suspected myocarditis and 37 controls matched for gender and age. An ECG-triggered STIR+ was used to cover the entire left ventricle in short-axis images with 10-mm slice thickness and no interslice gap. The global signal intensity ratio (heart muscle in relation to skeletal muscle) was calculated (global STIR+ ratio) to evaluate edema. All patients had repeat examinations at follow-up (mean interval 4.9 months, 1-12 months).

resultsThe mean global STIR+ ratio was 2.15 ± 0.4 in the initial examination of patients as compared to 1.78 ± 0.3 in controls (p < 0.0001) and 1.89 ± 0.3 in patients at follow-up (p = 0.0001 vs. first visit). Left ventricular ejection fraction did not differ between patients and controls at baseline and at follow-up.

conclusionWe could identify a significantly higher global STIR+ ratio in patients with suspected myocarditis compared to controls, and a dynamic change during follow-up. The global STIR+ ratio may, therefore, be useful for the diagnosis of myocarditis and should be further explored.

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Signal Processing, Computer-AssistedAlgorithmsCardiac Imaging TechniquesEdema, CardiacFemaleHumansImage EnhancementImage Interpretation, Computer-AssistedImaging, Three-DimensionalMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleMiddle AgedMyocarditisReproducibility of ResultsSensitivity and SpecificityCardiovascular magnetic resonance imagingLate gadolinium enhancementLeft ventricular functionModified three-dimensional T2-weighted fast spin echo triple inversion recovery sequenceMyocarditisSTIR+

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PMID28091836
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