Description

Scout imaging as per LV function module Choose line tagging or grid tagging pattern Choose slice orientation from cine study Acquire data in breath-hold

Tips and Tricks

Reference modality for evaluating multidimensional strain Temporal resolution about 15-20ms Acceleration techniques used to shorten the breath-hold time are the same as for cine imaging Use a low flip angle to reduce tissue saturation and prolong the tagging pattern throughout the cardiac cycle Mid-myocardial circumferential strain from SA is most reproducible

Apical (A), mid-ventricular (B) and basal (C) grid-tagging