Table 11.
Advice table for the use of CCT and CMR in the diagnosis and management of PV stenosis
| Advice for the use of CCT and CMR in the diagnosis and management of PV stenosis | Strength of advice | Imaging modality | CT specifications | MR specifications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (1) CCT or CMR angiography is advised to diagnose PV stenosis in symptomatic patients following PV isolation |
|
CMR or CCT | i.v. contrast injection and imaging in arterial and delayed phase | CEMRA |
| (2) Imaging is advised to plan and guide treatment of PV stenosis |
|
CMR or CCT | i.v. contrast injection and imaging in arterial and delayed phase | CEMRA |
| (3) Routine or serial imaging for asymptomatic PV stenosis is not advised |
|
i.v. contrast injection and imaging in arterial and delayed phase | CEMRA |
CCT, cardiac computed tomography; CEMRA, contrast enhancement magnetic resonance angiography; CMR, cardiac magnetic resonance imaging; CT, computed tomography; MR, magnetic resonance; PV, pulmonary vein.