Table 2.
Comparison of CNR values for LGE imaging obtained at the best time delays for different doses
0.1 mmol/kg (at 10 min) vs. 0.2 mmol/kg gadobutrol (at 20 min) | 0.1 mmol/kg (at 10 min) vs. 0.2 mmol/kg gadobutrol (at 15 min) | |||
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p-value | Mean difference (LOA) | p-value | Mean difference (LOA) | |
SNR LVC | 0.075 | <0.001 | ||
SNR MYO | 0.405 | 0.600 | ||
SNR LGE | 0.371 | 0.861 | ||
CNR LGE-LVC | 0.750 | 3 (8.1, −2.1) | 0.002 | 4.3 (9.7, −1.1) |
CNR LGE-MYO | 0.237 | 4.7 (14.3, −4.9) | 0.877 | 4 (13.7, −5.7) |
Significant values are in bold, CNR Contrast-to-noise ratio, LGE Late gadolinium enhancement, LOA Limits of agreement, LVC Left ventricular cavity, MYO Myocardium, SNR Signal-to-noise ratio