Christina E. Saikus1, Kanishka Ratnayaka1,2,
1Translational Medicine Branch,
Division of Intramural Research, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute,
National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, United States; 2Cardiology
Division , Children's National Medical Center, Washington DC , United States
Inherent
soft-tissue contrast and multi-planar imaging of MRI without ionizing
radiation makes it appealing for guidance of traditional and complex
cardiovascular access. In this work,
we have utilized real-time MRI to guide peripheral vascular access in
addition to more precise targeting of direct cardiac access to the right
ventricle in swine. MR imaging with
compatible devices provides valuable anatomical information to the operator
and enables trajectory planning and procedure monitoring to ensure a safe and
efficient entry to the heart and vasculature.
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