Segmental assessment of blood flow efficiency in the total cavopulmonary connection using four-dimensional flow magnetic resonance imaging: vortical flow is associated with increased viscous energy loss rate.
Friso M RijnbergJoe F JuffermansMark G HazekampWillem A HelbingHildo J LambArno A W RoestJos J M WestenbergHans C van AssenPublished in: European heart journal open (2021)
Vortical flow in the Fontan confluence and LPA associated with significantly increased viscous energy loss rate. Four-dimensional flow MRI-derived energetics may be used as a screening tool for direct, MRI-based assessment of flow efficiency in the TCPC.