Magnetic Resonance Elastography of Cardiac Transplant Rejection

Magnetic Resonance Elastography of Cardiac Transplant Rejection

Magnetic Resonance Elastography (MRE) for cardiac transplant patients.

Patient will undergo MRE beginning 4-8 weeks post transplant, then with each scheduled cardiac biopsy through 7-8 months post transplant. Results of the MRE will be compared against results of the cardiac biopsy to determine if the non-invasive MRE can predict cardiac transplant rejection.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients must have undergone cardiac transplantation at the Ohio State University Ross Heart Hospital.
• Patients must be able to lie flat on their back in the scanner for up to 60 minutes
• Patient must be able to hold their breath for up to 15 seconds at a time.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients who are claustrophobic
• Patients who are pregnant, due to potential risks to the fetus.
• Patients with any unapproved, non-MRI safe metal/devices in their bodies.