Measurement of common carotid artery lumen dynamics during the cardiac cycle using magnetic resonance TrueFISP cine imaging

Tracy Y. Chow, Jerry S. Cheung, Yin Wu, Hua Guo, Kevin C. Chan, Edward S. Hui, Ed X. Wu (Corresponding Author)

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Abstract

Purpose: To demonstrate magnetic resonance (MR) measurements of vascular lumen dynamics in common carotid arteries by using true fast imaging with steady-state precession (TrueFISP) cine imaging with an aim to provide additional physiologic information on the vessels. Materials and Methods: The left and right common carotid arteries were studied in normal young men (N = 6; age = 21-24 years; body weight = 130-175 lbs) using electrocardiogram (ECG)-triggered TrueFISP cine imaging at 20 frames per cardiac cycle. Lumen area waveforms were characterized with specific time and amplitude ratios. Distension values were quantified. Results: Distension values were measured at 25.92 ± 2.58% and 27.58 ± 4.44% for the left and right common carotid arteries, respectively. These findings are consistent with those previously documented using ultrasound imaging in a similar age group. Consistent lumen area waveform characteristics were found among the subjects studied. Conclusion: These findings demonstrate for the first time that the use of TrueFISP cine imaging is a robust, rapid technique for quantifying carotid lumen area dynamics and distension, which may be valuable in characterizing and diagnosing cardiovascular diseases.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1527-1532
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Volume28
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2008
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Arterial dynamics
  • Common carotid artery
  • MRI
  • TrueFISP cine imaging

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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