Technology Meets ACHD: A Collaboration with the Association of European Pediatric Cardiac Association-ACHD and MRI: Just Do It (Presenter: Henry Chubb, MA, MBBS, PhD) (PDF)

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This document discusses the potential of MRI imaging for assessing and managing arrhythmias in patients with adult congenital heart disease (ACHD). The author explores the advantages and challenges of using MRI compared to CT scans, including reduced radiation exposure and the ability to image thicker atrial walls and denser native and iatrogenic scar tissue. MRI segmentation techniques are also discussed, highlighting the importance of accurate image processing for optimal visualization. Several case examples are presented, demonstrating the use of MRI in assessing arrhythmia substrates and aiding in risk stratification for various types of arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation, ventricular arrhythmias, and bradycardias. The potential of MRI-guided electrophysiology procedures, such as MR-thermometry and MR-dosimetry, are also mentioned. The document concludes by emphasizing the importance of MRI in evaluating and managing ACHD-related arrhythmias. Overall, the author emphasizes the benefits of using MRI as a valuable tool in the diagnosis, risk stratification, and management of arrhythmias in ACHD patients.

Meta Tag

Lecture ID 3833

Location Room 211

Presenter Henry Chubb, MA, MBBS, PhD

Role Invited Speaker

Session Date and Time May 09, 2019 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Session Number S-032

Keywords

MRI imaging

arrhythmias

adult congenital heart disease

ACHD

CT scans

radiation exposure

atrial walls

scar tissue

risk stratification

MRI-guided electrophysiology procedures