Cardiovascular magnetic resonance in pregnancy: Insights from the cardiac hemodynamic imaging and remodeling in pregnancy (CHIRP) study

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dc.contributor.authorDucas, Robin A
dc.contributor.authorElliott, Jason E
dc.contributor.authorMelnyk, Steven F
dc.contributor.authorPremecz, Sheena
dc.contributor.authordaSilva, Megan
dc.contributor.authorCleverley, Kelby
dc.contributor.authorWtorek, Piotr
dc.contributor.authorMackenzie, G S
dc.contributor.authorHelewa, Michael E
dc.contributor.authorJassal, Davinder S
dc.date.accessioned2014-01-07T00:06:49Z
dc.date.available2014-01-07T00:06:49Z
dc.date.issued2014-01-03
dc.date.updated2014-01-07T00:06:49Z
dc.description.abstractAbstract Background Cardiovascular disease in pregnancy is the leading cause of maternal mortality in North America. Although transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) is the most widely used imaging modality for the assessment of cardiovascular function during pregnancy, little is known on the role of cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR). The objective of the Cardiac Hemodynamic Imaging and Remodeling in Pregnancy (CHIRP) study was to compare TTE and CMR in the non-invasive assessment of maternal cardiac remodeling during the peripartum period. Methods Between 2010–2012, healthy pregnant women aged 18 to 35 years were prospectively enrolled. All women underwent TTE and CMR during the third trimester and at least 3 months postpartum (surrogate for non-pregnant state). Results The study population included a total of 34 women (mean age 29 ± 3 years). During the third trimester, TTE and CMR demonstrated an increase in left ventricular end-diastolic volume from 95 ± 11 mL to 115 ± 14 mL and 98 ± 6 mL to 125 ± 5 mL, respectively (p < 0.05). By TTE and CMR, there was also an increase in left ventricular (LV) mass during pregnancy from 111 ± 10 g to 163 ± 11 g and 121 ± 5 g to 179 ± 5 g, respectively (p < 0.05). Although there was good correlation between both imaging modalities for LV mass, stroke volume, and cardiac output, the values were consistently underestimated by TTE. Conclusion This CMR study provides reference values for cardiac indices during normal pregnancy and the postpartum state.
dc.description.versionPeer Reviewed
dc.identifier.citationJournal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance. 2014 Jan 03;16(1):1
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1532-429X-16-1
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1993/23132
dc.language.rfc3066en
dc.rightsopen accessen_US
dc.rights.holderRobin A Ducas et al.; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.
dc.titleCardiovascular magnetic resonance in pregnancy: Insights from the cardiac hemodynamic imaging and remodeling in pregnancy (CHIRP) study
dc.typeJournal Article
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