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Poskaite, P; Pamminger, M; Kranewitter, C; Kremser, C; Reindl, M; Reiter, G; Piccini, D; Dumfarth, J; Henninger, B; Tiller, C; Holzknecht, M; Reinstadler, SJ; Klug, G; Metzler, B; Mayr, A.
Self-navigated 3D whole-heart MRA for non-enhanced surveillance of thoracic aortic dilation: A comparison to CTA.
Magn Reson Imaging. 2021; 76:123-130 Doi: 10.1016/j.mri.2020.12.003
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Co-authors Med Uni Graz: Reiter Gert
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Abstract:: PURPOSE: To prospectively compare image quality and reliability of a non-contrast, self-navigated 3D whole-heart magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) sequence with contrast-enhanced computed tomography angiography (CTA) for sizing of thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA). METHODS: Self-navigated 3D whole-heart 1.5 T MRA was performed in 20 patients (aged 67 ± 9 years, 75% male) for sizing of TAA; a subgroup of 18 (90%) patients underwent additional contrast-enhanced CTA on the same day. Subjective image quality was scored according to a 4-point Likert scale and ratings between observers were compared by Cohen's Kappa statistics. For MRA, subjective motion blurring and signal inhomogeneity was rated according to a 3-point scale, respectively. Objective signal inhomogeneity of MRA was quantified as standard deviation of the voxel intensities in a circular region of interest (ROI) placed in the ascending aorta divided by their mean value. Continuous MRA and CTA measurements were analyzed with regression and Bland-Altman analysis. RESULTS: Overall subjective image quality as rated by two observers was 1 [interquartile range (IQR) 1-2] for self-navigated MRA and 1.5 [IQR 1-2] for CTA (p = 0.717). For MRA, perfect inter-observer agreement was found regarding presence of artefacts and subjective image sharpness (κ = 1). Subjective signal inhomogeneity agreed moderately between the observers (κ = 0.58, p = 0.007), however, it correlated strongly with objectively quantified inhomogeneity of the blood pool signal (r = 0.78, p < 0.0001). Maximum diameters of TAA as measured by self-navigated MRA and CTA showed very strong correlation (r = 0.99, p < 0.0001) without significant inter-method bias (bias -0.03 mm, lower and upper limit of agreement -0.74 and 0.68 mm, p = 0.749). Inter-observer correlation of aortic aneurysm as measured by MRA was very strong (r = 0.96) without significant bias (p = 0.695). CONCLUSION: Self-navigated 3D whole-heart MRA enables reliable contrast- and radiation free aortic dilation surveillance without significant difference to standardized CTA while providing predictable acquisition time and offering excellent image quality.
Find related publications in this database (using NLM MeSH Indexing): Adult - administration & dosage; Aged - administration & dosage; Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic - diagnostic imaging; Computed Tomography Angiography - administration & dosage; Female - administration & dosage; Heart - diagnostic imaging; Humans - administration & dosage; Imaging, Three-Dimensional - methods; Magnetic Resonance Angiography - administration & dosage; Male - administration & dosage; Middle Aged - administration & dosage; Reproducibility of Results - administration & dosage
Find related publications in this database (Keywords): Thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA); Non-contrast magnetic resonance angiography (MRA); Self-navigated 3D 'whole heart'; Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CTA)