Atrial abnormalities: spectrum on MRI

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2011 Oct;197(4):W635-42. doi: 10.2214/AJR.10.5882.

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this article is to illustrate the MRI appearance of anatomic variations and congenital heart diseases that involve, directly or indirectly, the atria.

Conclusion: Anatomic variants and congenital diseases involving the atria are characterized by a wide variety of MRI manifestations, most of which can be explained by the underlying pathophysiology and relationship to normal atrial anatomy.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Heart Atria / abnormalities*
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / diagnosis*
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / physiopathology
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Pulmonary Veins / abnormalities*