Valves

Cardiac MRI is a crucial tool for assessing the aortic valve and its associated structures. The planning for imaging the aortic valve involves specific techniques to ensure optimal visualization of the aortic valve itself and the surrounding structures which provides comprehensive insights into its anatomy and function. Aortic Valve Planning Close Open Right Coronary leaflet is next to the right ventricle and Non Coronary leaflet is next to the septum Planning for short axis

The tricuspid valve, often overlooked in favor of its left-sided counterparts, plays a vital role in maintaining proper cardiac function. Located between the right atrium and right ventricle, this three-leaflet valve ensures unidirectional blood flow through the heart's right side. When tricuspid valve disease occurs—whether from regurgitation, stenosis, or structural abnormalities—accurate imaging becomes essential for diagnosis and treatment planning. Cardiac MRI has emerge

The pulmonary valve is one of the four cardiac valves that plays a critical role in the normal function of the heart. Located between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery, this semilunar valve ensures unidirectional blood flow from the heart to the lungs for oxygenation. Accurate assessment of the pulmonary valve is essential for diagnosing and managing conditions such as pulmonary stenosis, regurgitation, and congenital heart defects. Cardiac MRI has become the gold

The mitral valve scallops view is an essential imaging technique in cardiac MRI that provides detailed visualization of the mitral valve's complex anatomy. Using the Carpentier classification system, the mitral valve is divided into six distinct segments or scallops, three anterior (A1, A2, A3) and three posterior (P1, P2, P3) which allows for precise localization of valvular pathology. This imaging approach is particularly valuable for evaluating mitral valve prolapse, regur

Aortic Valve Closed aortic valve during diastole True FISP. Open aortic valve during systole True FISP. Short axis view of the aortic valve True FISP sequence, notice artifact over valve. Short axis view of the aortic valve GRE sequence same slice location. GRE vs True FISP: Sequence Selection and Artifact Considerations Choosing the appropriate imaging sequence is critical when evaluating the aortic valve. The comparison between Gradient Recalled Echo (GRE) and True Fast Ima