Table 2 Summary of average mean and standard deviation of the signal and the signal to noise ratio (SNR) for normal and edematous myocardium
From: T2STIR preparation for single-shot cardiovascular magnetic resonance myocardial edema imaging
| Â | T1 map | T2 map | T2p-bSSFP | T2STIR-bSSFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Myocardial signal | 1218 ± 76 ms | 43 ± 3 ms | 90 ± 11 | 37 ± 9 |
Edema | 1493 ± 48 ms | 57 ± 4 ms | 124 ± 16 | 86 ± 14 |
SNR of normal myocardium | 34.7 ± 8.2 | 16.3 ± 5.4 | 9.9 ± 4.2 | 5.0 ± 1.5 |
SNR of edema | 41.7 ± 10.7 | 21.9 ± 8.1 | 12.8 ± 4.8 | 9.9 ± 3.1 |