Cardiac Clinical Protocols: Left Atrium/Pulmonary Vein Protocol














New York University School of Medicine Department of Radiology
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Cardiac Clinical Protocols

Left Atrium/Pulmonary Vein Protocol

Last Updated: 1/2002

EKG Leads

20 cc Gadolinium contrast (*)

IV in right arm

Phased array coil over chest

Sequence	Plane	Comment	Film #
True FISP	AX	scout	0
DB HASTE	AX	Gated, 5mm, no gaps	2
True FISP Cine	AX	6mm through entire RV from apex to outflow tract sat band over LV, gap of 2mm (the new FISPS are under left atrial anatomy)	2
VIBE	Ax		0
3D FLASH	Ax		0
Timing run	Ax	Timed to Left Atrium	0
3D FLASH	Ax	2 measures with 7 sec gap	0
VIBE	Ax		0
MIP		Subtract and MIP first 3D FLASH	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.