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Last Updated: 11/7/2001
EKG leads.
Right sided IV.
Coils: phased array over chest.
20 cc Gadolinium contrast (*)
Assess the patient’s breath holding capability. If poor
capability, give oxygen. If pt can’t hold his/her breath call body radiologist.
Call body radiologist.
| Sequence |
Plane |
Comment |
Film # |
| TrueFISP |
Ax |
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| DB Haste |
Cor |
Gated.
5mm, 20% gap |
0 |
| STIR |
Ax |
Only through mass
Gated.
Single slice |
2 |
| T1 TSE |
Ax |
Only through mass
Gated.
Try 6mm, 20% gap, no fat sat.
If poor quality, try single slice gated sequence. |
2 |
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2 |
| GRE or TrueFISP cine |
Best |
Cine images through the lesion.,
if no lesion seen, at least get a 4 chamber cine
Try short and long axis. |
0 |
| 3D VIBE |
Ax |
1 measure. Use FOV 450-475. 512
matrix. |
0 |
| Timing Run |
Ax |
Thru region of interest.
1cc of the contrast mix at 2cc/sec followed by 20 cc saline at 2cc/sec.
Use standard timing formula. |
0 |
| 3D VIBE |
Ax |
3 measures (0,35,120 seconds)
Inject 20cc of mix at 2cc/sec followed by 20cc saline at 2cc/sec.
Standard timing formula. |
0 |
| MIP |
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Subtract if necessary. |
2 |
(*) The use of gadolinium contrast material for these
applications represents off-label usage in the U.S. Outside the U.S.,
please consult your country's regulations for local guidelines.
NOTE: These protocols apply to Siemens
Symphony (with Quantum gradients) and Sonata systems. While they reflect
the protocols used at NYU Medical Center, NYU is not responsible for their
application elsewhere.
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