CARDIAC STRAIN MRI: PRINCIPLE, TECHNIQUE AND CLINICAL APPLICATIONS
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Abstract
Cardiac strain MRI is an advanced imaging technique that quantifies myocardial deformation, providing comprehensive insights
into cardiac function. The principle behind this method is based on tracking the motion of tissue features. Clinically, cardiac strain
MRI is used to detect early signs of myocardial dysfunction and management in various conditions such as ischemic heart disease,
cardiomyopathies, chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity,… With its ability to provide precise and detailed information about the
myocardium, cardiac strain MRI is becoming an essential tool in cardiovascular diagnostics and research.
Keywords
cardiac strain, myocardial strain imaging, cardiac magnetic resonance.
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