Table 9 References, normal left atrial function and dimensions, SSFP technique
From: Normal values for cardiovascular magnetic resonance in adults and children
First author, year | CMR technique | N, male: female | Age range (yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
Sievers, 2005 [20] | 2, 3 and 4 chamber SSFP; measurement of diameters | 59:52 | 25-73 |
Hudsmith, 2005 [4] | 2 and 4 chamber SSFP; biplane area-length method; atrial appendage included, pulmonary veins excluded | 63:45 | 21-68 |
Maceira, 2010 [17] | Short axis, 2, 3 and 4 chamber SSFP; 3D modeling and measurement of area and diameters; atrial appendage included, pulmonary veins excluded (for volume analysis) | 60:60 | 20-80 |