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4D Flow Cardiac MRI

Advanced cardiac MRI providing time-resolved three-dimensional blood flow mapping.

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What is 4D Flow Cardiac MRI?

4D flow cardiac MRI is an advanced technique using three-dimensional phase-contrast imaging to quantitatively assess blood flow throughout the heart and great vessels over time.

It provides unique information for aortic aneurysm, bicuspid aortic valve hemodynamics, congenital heart disease and functional analysis of valvular regurgitation. It enables measurement of parameters such as wall shear stress, pulse wave velocity and kinetic energy.

The technique contributes to surgical and interventional planning in complex structural heart disease. Its research and clinical use is expanding rapidly.

Symptoms

Symptoms of structural heart disease
Chest pain
Dyspnea
Palpitations
Syncope
Exercise intolerance
Signs of aortic disease

Risk Factors

Bicuspid aortic valve
Aortic aneurysm
Marfan syndrome
Congenital heart disease
Valve prosthesis evaluation
Complex valvular pathology
Thoracic aortopathy

When to See a Doctor?

If you experience any of the following symptoms, seek medical attention promptly:

  • Complex structural heart disease
  • Aortic disease follow-up
  • Preoperative congenital disease workup
  • Uncertain valve function
  • Postoperative flow assessment
  • Need for hemodynamic optimization

Treatment Methods

01
Specific surgery for structural disease
02
Transcatheter procedures
03
Medical optimization
04
Aortic aneurysm surgery
05
Valve repair or replacement
06
Congenital repair surgery
07
Regular follow-up MRI

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You can visit our Kardiyoloji department for these complaints. Our specialist physicians will create the most suitable treatment plan for you.

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