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4-D Visualization Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in the Congenital Heart Disease Population

Completed
Conditions
Congenital Heart Disease
Registration Number
NCT00165945
Lead Sponsor
Emory University
Brief Summary

In this study, the investigators wish to use images obtained from standard of care cardiac MRI's performed at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and transfer the images to a different computer in order to analyze them with a new computer. The investigators are hoping to better their understanding and management of complex congenital heart disease.

Detailed Description

All patients enrolled in this study will be receiving standard of care cardiac MRI as prescribed by their physician. These MRI DICOM images will be transferred to a SGI Fuel workstation, where they will be manipulated using the newly developed 4-D Visualization software. No additional scanner time or new imaging sequences are required as presently prescribed sequences and produced data can be analyzed. The workstation is designed to include acceleration hardware for volume rendering, and was developed for advanced cardiac MRI viewing.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
500
Inclusion Criteria
  • Scheduled for a cardiac MRI at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
  • Informed consent
  • meet MRI eligibility inclusion criteria
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Not having a cardiac MRI
  • No informed consent
  • not meeting MRI eligibility exclusion criteria
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Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
To determine if the 4-D visualization software is beneficial in the investigators' understanding and management of complex congenital heart lesions and their associated hemodynamics/anatomythroughout study
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
To study the impact and role of 4-D Visualization on surgical planning and outcomeentire study

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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