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Table 2 Comparison of CNR values for LGE imaging obtained at the best time delays for different doses

From: High-throughput gadobutrol-enhanced CMR: a time and dose optimization study

 

0.1 mmol/kg (at 10 min) vs. 0.2 mmol/kg gadobutrol (at 20 min)

0.1 mmol/kg (at 10 min) vs. 0.2 mmol/kg gadobutrol (at 15 min)

 

p-value

Mean difference (LOA)

p-value

Mean difference (LOA)

SNR LVC

0.075

 

<0.001

 

SNR MYO

0.405

 

0.600

 

SNR LGE

0.371

 

0.861

 

CNR LGE-LVC

0.750

3 (8.1, −2.1)

0.002

4.3 (9.7, −1.1)

CNR LGE-MYO

0.237

4.7 (14.3, −4.9)

0.877

4 (13.7, −5.7)

  1. Significant values are in bold, CNR Contrast-to-noise ratio, LGE Late gadolinium enhancement, LOA Limits of agreement, LVC Left ventricular cavity, MYO Myocardium, SNR Signal-to-noise ratio