Abstract
The assessment of thoracic flfluid status is crucial for diagnosis, management, stratifification, and follow-up of heart failure patients. Indicator dilution theoretical framework allows absolute volume estimation; magnetic resonance contrast agents have been proposed as indicators, with the advantage of a non-invasive detection. In this pilot study, we investigated the changes in intra-thoracic blod volume (ITBV) measured by cardiac magnetic resonance during fluid shifts induced by a pneumatic leg compression device. Preliminary results on 8 healthy volunteers suggest the sensitivity of the proposed measurement technique; a signifificant increase in ITBV after the leg compression was observed.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM 24), 7-13 May 2016, Singapore |
Place of Publication | Singapore |
Pages | 1-3 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Publication status | Published - 7 May 2016 |
Event | 24th ISMRM Annual Meeting and Exhibition, May 7-13, 2016, Singapore - Singapore, Singapore Duration: 7 May 2016 → 13 May 2016 http://www.ismrm.org/16/program_files/O28.htm |
Conference
Conference | 24th ISMRM Annual Meeting and Exhibition, May 7-13, 2016, Singapore |
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Country/Territory | Singapore |
City | Singapore |
Period | 7/05/16 → 13/05/16 |
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