Is a timely assessment of the hematocrit necessary for cardiovascular magnetic resonance-derived extracellular volume measurements?

Mao-Yuan M SuYu-Sen HuangEmi NiisatoKelvin ChowJyh-Ming Jimmy JuangCho-Kai WuHsi-Yu YuLian-Yu LinShun-Chung YangYeun-Chung Chang

Published in: Journal of cardiovascular magnetic resonance : official journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (2020)

Venous Hcts measured on a different day from that of the CMR examination can still be used to measure ECV. ECVsyn can provide an alternative method to quantify ECV without needing a blood sample, but significant ECV errors occur in patients with severe anemia.

Keyphrases

magnetic resonance
chronic kidney disease
early onset
patient safety
contrast enhanced
adverse drug
magnetic resonance imaging
computed tomography
quality improvement