Current evidence on the diagnostic and prognostic role of native T1 mapping in heart diseases

Trends Cardiovasc Med. 2021 Oct;31(7):448-454. doi: 10.1016/j.tcm.2020.08.001. Epub 2020 Aug 7.

Abstract

Tissue characterization represents a prerogative of cardiac magnetic resonance. Beside late gadolinium enhancement, native T1 mapping (nT1m) reveals tissue composition. It could represent a useful tool for example when contrast medium can't be administrated. The present review summarises current evidence about nT1m in main heart diseases.

Keywords: Cardiac magnetic resonance; T1 mapping.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Contrast Media*
  • Gadolinium
  • Heart
  • Heart Diseases* / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Cine
  • Myocardium
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Prognosis

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Gadolinium