http://www.appliedradiology.com RSS Feed on Applied Radiologyhttp://www.appliedradiology.com//Issues/2002/06/Supplements/Advances-in-magnetic-resonance-imaging-of-pediatric-congenital-heart-disease.aspxTwo of the most exciting advances in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of pediatric congenital heart disease have been the development of fast cine pulse sequences and the postprocessing of gadolinium chelate (Gd)-enhanced MR angiographic data. Fast cine pulse sequences can provide anatomic and physiologic information to aid in the diagnosis of simple and complex congenital heart lesions. Three-dimensional volume rendering of Gd-enhanced MR angiographic data provides new and essential information about both stenoses and the anatomic relationships of blood vessels. This article provides an overview of these technical advances in the use of MRI in pediatric congenital heart disease.Thursday, 08 Aug 2002 08:01:46 GMT