Abnormalities, Cardiovascular
Conditions
Keywords
MRI
Brief summary
This Protocol is intended to facilitate development and testing of new cardiovascular MRI software capabilities by UC Davis Research Faculty, as well as to facilitate the evaluation of new software capabilities provided by GE and Siemens.
Detailed description
This protocol will permit normal subjects, as well as patients with suspected or proven medical conditions, to undergo MRI studies using the new software capabilities. This Protocol is not restricted to imaging of a particular organ system or disease. The Protocol does not involve injection of any contrast agent, or other minimally-invasive or invasive procedure. It is intended only for those cases for which the only requirement of the subject is to relax and lie still while imaging is being performed.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
University of California, Davis
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* 18 years of age or older * Ability to give informed, written consent * Not Pregnant or breastfeeding
Exclusion criteria
* Electrically, magnetically, or mechanically activated implants (for example, cardiac-pacemakers) * Ferromagnetic implant, such as an aneurysm clip, surgical clip, or prosthesis * History of uncontrolled claustrophobia
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Extend or generalize certain capabilities, such as new data acquisition pulse sequences, new image processing and analysis software for structural and functional analysis of the MR images | Post-scanning |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improve image quality by various techniques (e.g. reducing the effects of motion) | Post-scanning |
Outcome results
None listed