Utilisation of T1 mapping in pacemaker patients using cardiac MRI

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  Utilisation of T1 mapping in pacemaker patients using cardiac MRI

• IRAS ID

  136361

• Contact name

  Matthias Schmitt

• Contact email

  Matthias.Schmitt@UHSM.NHS.UK

• Sponsor organisation

  University Hospital of South Manchester

• Research summary

  The use of magnetic resonance imaging to scan all areas of the body is rapidly increasing because it offers excellent quality pictures without requiring radiation.
  A new technique called T1 mapping is currently being used in cardiac scans both for research and selected clinical cases to aid the diagnosis and prognosis of cardiac conditions.
  Cardiac MRI scans are increasingly being used in patients with MRI safe pacemakers but it is unclear if new techniques such as T1 mapping can be used. Artefacts from the device and leads may alter the values to the extent that they are difficult to interpret. The aim of this study is to determine if T1 mapping can be performed in patients with a pacemaker

• REC name

  North West - Greater Manchester South Research Ethics Committee

• REC reference

  13/NW/0701

• Date of REC Opinion

  29 Nov 2013

• REC opinion

  Further Information Favourable Opinion