X-ray fused with MRI guidance of pre-selected transcatheter congenital heart disease interventions.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To determine whether X-ray fused with MRI (XFM) is beneficial for select transcatheter congenital heart disease interventions.

Background

Complex transcatheter interventions often require three-dimensional (3D) soft tissue imaging guidance. Fusion imaging with live X-ray fluoroscopy can potentially improve and simplify procedures.

Methods

Patients referred for select congenital heart disease interventions were prospectively enrolled. Cardiac MRI data was overlaid on live fluoroscopy for procedural guidance. Likert scale operator assessments of value were recorded. Fluoroscopy time, radiation exposure, contrast dose, and procedure time were compared to matched cases from our institutional experience.

Results

Forty-six patients were enrolled. Pre-cathe

SUBMITTER: Grant EK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6823111 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature