Evaluating the Systemic Right Ventricle by Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance: Short Axis or Axial Slices?

Abstract

There are significant differences in volume, mass, and function between measurements in axial and short axis orientation. Ejection fraction and stroke volume, which have a high clinical relevance, were measured more consistently in axial slice orientation. Consequently, we recommend using axial slice orientation in patients with a systemic right ventricle.