Figure 2
The interventional CMR environment used here. Panel (A) shows the operator leaning into the 70 cm bore to establish transthoracic access during real-time CMR. LCD projectors display instantaneous hemodynamics, scanner control, and CMR. Acoustic noise suppression headsets allow communication with staff in the control room. Inset (B) shows the access port with the table moved out of the scanner, viewed from the left leg.