Table 5 Myocarditis
Sequence | Imaging plane | Indication |
|---|---|---|
Standard imaging | ||
Cine bSSFP | Short-axis stack | LV volumes, mass, and EF RV volumes, mass, and EF Regional wall motion abnormalities |
LV long-axis views | ||
T2 edema-weighted imaging (e.g., STIR) | Short-axis stack LV 2-chamber view LV 4-chamber view | Focal myocardial edema Pericardial effusion |
T1 mapping (native) | Short-axis stack | Focal and diffuse myocardial edema, but also detects hyperemia or fibrosis |
T2 mapping (pre-contrast) | Short-axis stack | Myocardial edema |
≥ 15 min post-contrast T1 mapping | Mid-cavity, apical and basal short-axis views | Extracellular volume |
Late gadolinium enhancement | Short-axis stack LV long-axis views RV-specific views | Myocardial or pericardial hyperenhancement |