Cardiovascular magnetic resonance in adults with previous cardiovascular surgery

Eur Heart J Cardiovasc Imaging. 2014 Mar;15(3):235-48. doi: 10.1093/ehjci/jet138. Epub 2013 Aug 2.

Abstract

Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) is a versatile non-invasive imaging modality that serves a broad spectrum of indications in clinical cardiology and has proven evidence. Most of the numerous applications are appropriate in patients with previous cardiovascular surgery in the same manner as in non-surgical subjects. However, some specifics have to be considered. This review article is intended to provide information about the application of CMR in adults with previous cardiovascular surgery. In particular, the two main scenarios, i.e. following coronary artery bypass surgery and following heart valve surgery, are highlighted. Furthermore, several pictorial descriptions of other potential indications for CMR after cardiovascular surgery are given.

Keywords: aorta; cardiovascular surgery; coronary bypass; magnetic resonance; valve replacement.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / diagnosis
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / surgery
  • Coronary Artery Bypass / methods*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Heart Valve Diseases / diagnosis
  • Heart Valve Diseases / surgery
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / methods*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Cine / methods*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Monitoring, Physiologic / methods
  • Sensitivity and Specificity