Cardiac MRI Report

Hi,

Would you please interpret the following cardiac MRI report for a 40 year old female?

Global LV function:
   LV ejection fraction  66.43  
   LV myocardial mass  62.72 grams    
LV end diastolic volume  102.9 cc    
LV end systolic volume  34.54 cc    
LV stroke volume 68.36 cc    
Cardiac output  4.2 L/min  

   LV measurements:
   LV end systolic dimension  3.7 cm    
LV end diastolic dimension  5.4 cm    
LV end diastolic thickness        
-ASWT (anteroseptal wall thickness) 0.4
-PLWT (posterolateral wall thickness) 0.5


   Global RV function:
   RV ejection fraction  58.6%  
   RV end diastolic volume 122.8 cc    
RV end systolic volume  50.8 cc    
RV stroke volume 72 cc  

   RV measurements:
   RA end systolic dimension 4.9 cm    
RV end diastolic dimension  5.5  cm  
   Motion: There are no segmental wall motion abnormalities noted.

   Aortic valve analysis: (phase contrast flow measurements)
   Peak velocity: 130 cm/s
   Calculated peak gradient (modified Bernoulli equation): 6.8 mmHg
   Forward volume: 82.5 cc
   Reverse volume: 0 cc
   Net forward volume: 82.5 cc.
   Aorta above the sinotubular junction:  29 mm.
   Aorta at the sinotubular junction:   23 mm.
   Aortic root:             27 mm  
   Ascending aorta:   23 mm  
   Descending aorta: 18 mm  

[Kevin Pho, MD]

Is there an impression at the bottom of the report?  Normally, that would summarize the findings.  

I am not a cardiologist nor radiologist, and cannot comment on the exact measurements of the findings.

However, I can say that the ejection fraction of both sides (i.e. how strong the heart is pumping) seem normal.

No wall motion abnormalities suggest that there is no evidence of coronary artery disease.  

As for the dimensions, stroke volume, and aortic size - interpretation of these findings should be found at the bototm of the report.

Followup with your personal physician is essential.

This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.

Kevin, M.D.
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