Comparison of 2D and 3D calculation of left ventricular torsion as circumferential-longitudinal shear angle using cardiovascular magnetic resonance tagging.
OBJECTIVE
To compare left ventricular (LV) torsion represented as the circumferential-longitudinal (CL) shear angle between 2D and 3D quantification, using cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR).


METHODS
CMR tagging was performed in six healthy volunteers. From this, LV torsion was calculated using a 2D and a 3D method. The cross-correlation between both methods was evaluated and comparisons were made using Bland-Altman analysis.


RESULTS
The cross-correlation between the curves was r2 = 0.97 +/- 0.02. No significant time-delay was observed between the curves. Bland-Altman analysis revealed a significant positive linear relationship between the difference and the average value of both analysis methods, with the 2D results showing larger values than the 3D. The difference between both methods can be explained by the definition of the 2D method.


CONCLUSIONS
LV torsion represented as CL shear quantified by the 2D and 3D analysis methods are strongly related. Therefore, it is suggested to use the faster 2D method for torsion calculation.
Rüssel
Iris K
IK
Department of Physics and Medical Technology, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands. i.russel@vumc.nl
Tecelão
Sandra R
SR
Kuijer
Joost P A
JP
Heethaar
Robert M
RM
Marcus
J Tim
JT
D000328:Adult; D006352:Heart Ventricles / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006801:Humans; D007090:Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D019028:Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Cine; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008955:Models, Cardiovascular; D009200:Myocardial Contraction; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D012016:Reference Values; D054159:Torsion, Mechanical; D016277:Ventricular Function, Left