Figure 1
From: Accuracy and precision of chronic myocardial infarct characterization with native T1 mapping at 3T
Infarcted myocardium (highlighted pixels) detected using the Mean+5SD criterion on LGE images, and different thresholding criteria and visual delineation techniques on T 1 maps are shown. Relative to LGE images, significant over-estimation in the spatial extent, AHA-segmental infarct size, and transmurality could be observed with Mean+2SD and Mean+3SD techniques on T1 maps. Native T1 maps showed closer agreement to LGE images when Mean+4SD, Mean+5SD, Mean+6SD, and Otsu's techniques were used. Visual delineation significantly under-estimated the spatial extent and transmurality of the infarction on T1 maps.