Validation of MRI Measurement of Cardiac Blood Flow
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Peripheral Vascular Disease, Cardiology |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Cardiology / Vascular Diseases |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 21 - Any |
| Updated: | 4/21/2016 |
| Start Date: | December 2006 |
| End Date: | July 2010 |
Validation of Cardiac MR Perfusion With Cardiac Catheterization Physiological Assessment
This study will test the accuracy of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in measuring cardiac
perfusion (blood flow). MRI of the heart can measure blood flow to heart muscle, but
collateral coronary arteries (vessels that supply blood to the heart muscle) may reduce the
accuracy of the measurements. This study will perform special measurements of coronary
artery flow and pressure in patients undergoing heart catheterization and catheter-based
treatment (angioplasty and stenting) in order to compare for accuracy with cardiac MRI.
Patients 21 years of age and older with coronary artery blockage may be eligible for this
study. All participants undergo cardiac MRI, to produce images of the heart, as well as
special invasive blood flow testing during heart catheterization, angioplasty, and stenting.
During MRI, the subject lies on a table that can slide in and out of the scanner (a narrow
cylinder), wearing earplugs to muffle loud knocking and thumping sounds that occur during
the scanning process. The procedure lasts about 45 to 90 minutes. Since the heart moves
during breathing, subjects are asked to hold their breath intermittently for about 5-20
seconds. A medicine called dipyridamole is injected through a vein in the subject's arm to
increase blood flow to the coronary arteries and help detect blockages. Pictures are taken
of the heart before, during, and after the dipyridamole injection. Another medicine called
gadolinium is also given through a vein. This medicine brightens the images to measure blood
flow.
During a separate catheterization, angioplasty, and stenting procedure, subjects undergo
additional invasive tests. The additional tests use a special guidewire to measure coronary
artery pressure and blood flow, as well as a special ultrasound to look inside the artery.
Patients have a repeat MRI about 2 months after the catheterization.
perfusion (blood flow). MRI of the heart can measure blood flow to heart muscle, but
collateral coronary arteries (vessels that supply blood to the heart muscle) may reduce the
accuracy of the measurements. This study will perform special measurements of coronary
artery flow and pressure in patients undergoing heart catheterization and catheter-based
treatment (angioplasty and stenting) in order to compare for accuracy with cardiac MRI.
Patients 21 years of age and older with coronary artery blockage may be eligible for this
study. All participants undergo cardiac MRI, to produce images of the heart, as well as
special invasive blood flow testing during heart catheterization, angioplasty, and stenting.
During MRI, the subject lies on a table that can slide in and out of the scanner (a narrow
cylinder), wearing earplugs to muffle loud knocking and thumping sounds that occur during
the scanning process. The procedure lasts about 45 to 90 minutes. Since the heart moves
during breathing, subjects are asked to hold their breath intermittently for about 5-20
seconds. A medicine called dipyridamole is injected through a vein in the subject's arm to
increase blood flow to the coronary arteries and help detect blockages. Pictures are taken
of the heart before, during, and after the dipyridamole injection. Another medicine called
gadolinium is also given through a vein. This medicine brightens the images to measure blood
flow.
During a separate catheterization, angioplasty, and stenting procedure, subjects undergo
additional invasive tests. The additional tests use a special guidewire to measure coronary
artery pressure and blood flow, as well as a special ultrasound to look inside the artery.
Patients have a repeat MRI about 2 months after the catheterization.
Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can measure perfusion (blood flow) to heart muscle.
Collateral coronary arteries (natural bypasses to the heart) may reduce the accuracy of
perfusion measured by cardiac MRI.
We are testing the accuracy of these measurements in subjects undergoing medically necessary
cardiac catheterization and catheter-based treatment (angioplasty and stenting). We will
perform special invasive measurements of coronary artery flow and pressure during
catheterization in order to compare with cardiac MRI.
Collateral coronary arteries (natural bypasses to the heart) may reduce the accuracy of
perfusion measured by cardiac MRI.
We are testing the accuracy of these measurements in subjects undergoing medically necessary
cardiac catheterization and catheter-based treatment (angioplasty and stenting). We will
perform special invasive measurements of coronary artery flow and pressure during
catheterization in order to compare with cardiac MRI.
- INCLUSION CRITERIA:
- Patients with known or suspected cardiovascular disease
- Age above age 21 (coronary artery disease is rare in subjects less than age 21)
- Undergoing medically necessary coronary arteriography
- Written informed consent
- The subject must allow access to the use of previous medical information from NIH or
any institution in order to participate in the research study.
EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
Medical Exclusion Criteria:
- Pregnant women (when uncertain, subjects will undergo urine or blood testing) or
lactating women
- Decompensated congestive heart failure (unable to lie flat during MRI or
catheterization)
- Impaired renal excretory function (calculated Glomerular Filtration Rate less than
30mL/min/1.73m(2)) unless on dialysis.
MRI Exclusion Criteria (for MRI scan only):
- Cardiac pacemaker or implantable defibrillator
- Cerebral aneurysm clip
- Neural stimulator (e.g. TENS-Unit)
- Any type of ear implant
- Ocular foreign body (e.g. metal shavings)
- Any implanted device (e.g. insulin pump, drug infusion device)
- Metal shrapnel or bullet.
Unable to tolerate dipyridamole:
-Reactive airways disease (significant asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and
unable to tolerate a beta adrenergic antagonist).
Post-Hoc Catheterization Exclusion Criteria (determined during coronary arteriography):
- Excessive tortuosity or any angiographic features that, in the opinion of
catheterization operator, would make invasive physiology assessments unsafe or
unsuitable
- Ongoing myocardial ischemia or other exigency that would make further study
participation hazardous
- Normal epicardial coronary arteries and normal perfusion cardiac MRI
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9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, Maryland 20892
Bethesda, Maryland 20892
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