Measuring Cardiac Dyssynchrony with DENSE (Displacement Encoding with Stimulated Echoes)-A Systematic Review.

Journal: Reviews in cardiovascular medicine
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: In this review, we introduce the displacement encoding with stimulated echoes (DENSE) method for measuring myocardial dyssynchrony using cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging. We provide an overview of research findings related to DENSE from the past two decades and discuss other techniques used for dyssynchrony evaluation. Additionally, the review discusses the potential uses of DENSE in clinical practice.

Authors

  • Saara Sillanmäki
    Institute of Medicine, University of Eastern Finland, 70210 Kuopio, Finland.
  • Hanna-Liina Vainio
    Institute of Medicine, University of Eastern Finland, 70210 Kuopio, Finland.
  • Elias Ylä-Herttuala
    Diagnostic Imaging Center, Kuopio University Hospital, 70029 Kuopio, Finland.
  • Minna Husso
    Diagnostic Imaging Center, Kuopio University Hospital, 70029 Kuopio, Finland.
  • Marja Hedman
    Institute of Medicine, University of Eastern Finland, 70210 Kuopio, Finland.

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