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This single-center, prospective, observational cohort study aims to evaluate the clinical application value of multi-modal cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging in patients with cardiovascular diseases (CVD).
While traditional imaging methods have limitations in fully evaluating myocardial tissue characteristics, multi-modal CMR offers a comprehensive, non-invasive "one-stop" assessment. It can simultaneously evaluate heart structure, function, tissue features (such as fibrosis and edema), and hemodynamics.
The study plans to enroll patients with suspected or confirmed CVD. Participants will undergo a comprehensive multi-modal CMR scan (including Cine, T1/T2 mapping, Late Gadolinium Enhancement, and 4D flow sequences) as part of their evaluation. By tracking clinical outcomes, the study seeks to establish a standardized imaging assessment system to improve the early detection, accurate diagnosis, risk stratification, and prognostic prediction for various types of cardiovascular diseases.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains a leading cause of global mortality and disability. Accurate and early assessment of cardiac structure, function, and myocardial tissue characteristics is crucial for optimal clinical management. Cardiac Magnetic Resonance (CMR) has evolved from single morphological imaging into advanced multi-modal imaging. By integrating Cine, Late Gadolinium Enhancement (LGE), T1/T2 mapping, and 4D flow techniques, multi-modal CMR serves as a "gold standard" that provides a comprehensive macroscopic and cellular-level evaluation, including the identification of myocardial fibrosis, edema, and complex hemodynamic alterations.
Despite its clinical potential, systematic research comparing the diagnostic efficacy and prognostic value of multi-modal CMR features across a broad spectrum of cardiovascular diseases (such as ischemic heart disease, non-ischemic cardiomyopathy, and valvular diseases) is still lacking.
This prospective, observational registry study is designed to address this gap by establishing a large-scale, standardized CMR imaging database. Approximately 2,000 patients with clinically suspected or confirmed CVD will be consecutively enrolled. Following routine clinical care pathways, participants will undergo a "one-stop" multi-modal CMR examination using 3.0T MRI scanners. The investigators will systematically collect baseline imaging parameters and perform long-term clinical follow-up.
The primary objectives are to: 1) systematically delineate the imaging feature spectrum across different CVD subtypes; 2) assess the sensitivity of hemodynamic and tissue-characterization parameters (especially T1 mapping and extracellular volume [ECV]) in detecting early cardiac damage; and 3) explore the correlation between multi-modal CMR parameters and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) during the follow-up period. Ultimately, this study aims to provide robust, evidence-based support for precision diagnosis and risk stratification in cardiovascular medicine.
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-modal Cardiac Magnetic Resonance | Diagnostic Test | A comprehensive "one-stop" scanning protocol using 3.0T MRI scanners. The protocol includes Cine imaging, T1/T2 mapping, Late Gadolinium Enhancement (LGE), first-pass perfusion, and 4D flow sequences to evaluate cardiac structure, function, myocardial tissue characteristics, and hemodynamics. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic Efficacy of Multi-modal CMR Parameters (AUC) | The Area Under the Receiver Operating Characteristic Curve (AUC) will be calculated to assess the diagnostic performance of multi-modal CMR parameters (specifically T1 mapping and extracellular volume [ECV]) in differentiating various types of cardiovascular diseases (e.g., ischemic vs. non-ischemic). The final clinical diagnosis based on ESC/ACC guidelines will serve as the gold standard. | Baseline (at the time of CMR scan) |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Correlation Between Imaging Parameters and Clinical Indicators | To evaluate the Pearson or Spearman correlation coefficients between multi-modal CMR parameters (such as LGE, T1/T2 mapping, 4D flow metrics) and clinical functional/laboratory indicators. | Baseline |
| Incidence of Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events (MACE) |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Clinically suspected or confirmed cardiovascular disease (including but not limited to ischemic heart disease, non-ischemic cardiomyopathy, myocarditis, valvular disease, etc.), requiring a cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) examination to determine the etiology or evaluate myocardial tissue characteristics.
No contraindications to magnetic resonance examination, and able to cooperate with breath-holding instructions.
Voluntarily participate in this study and sign a written informed consent form.
Exclusion Criteria:
Relative contraindications: Severe claustrophobia, unable to complete the examination despite communication.
Severe renal insufficiency.
Special populations: Pregnant or lactating women.
Presence of severe arrhythmias (e.g., persistent atrial fibrillation) leading to severely impaired magnetic resonance signal acquisition, rendering the image quality inadequate for diagnosis.
Poor expected compliance: Unable to complete follow-up, or deemed unsuitable for enrollment by the investigator for other reasons.
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The study population consists of consecutive adult patients (aged 18 years and older) who are clinically suspected or confirmed to have cardiovascular diseases (CVD), including but not limited to ischemic heart disease, non-ischemic cardiomyopathy, myocarditis, and valvular heart disease. These participants are enrolled from the Second Affiliated Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine. They are patients who are scheduled to undergo a multi-modal cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) examination as part of their clinical evaluation to determine disease etiology or assess myocardial tissue characteristics.
| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| jiaqi Fan | Contact | +86 15267029492 | jqfan@zju.edu.cn | |
| linyun Xie | Contact | +86 15990004158 | 12518519@zju.edu.cn |
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| The Second Affiliated Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine | Recruiting | Hangzhou | Zhejiang | 310009 | China |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
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| Background | 谢明星, 王睿 & 张丽. 多模态影像在心脏疾病诊疗中的应用与进展. 临床心血管病杂志 36, 1071-1074 (2020). | ||
| 40486822 | Background | Paiva L, Ferreira MJ, Afonso S, Donato P, Goncalves L. Cardiac T1 mapping in non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction: temporal changes in myocardial fibrosis. Front Cardiovasc Med. 2025 May 23;12:1563368. doi: 10.3389/fcvm.2025.1563368. eCollection 2025. | |
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The individual participant data (IPD) will not be shared because of current institutional policies and national data security regulations regarding the protection of patient privacy and human genetic resources. The data contains sensitive medical imaging information that is restricted from being transferred or shared outside the participating institution without specific governmental and ethical approvals.
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D002318 | Cardiovascular Diseases |
| D017202 | Myocardial Ischemia |
| D009202 | Cardiomyopathies |
| D009205 | Myocarditis |
| D006349 | Heart Valve Diseases |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D006331 | Heart Diseases |
| D014652 | Vascular Diseases |
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To evaluate the occurrence rate of MACE during the follow-up period. MACE is defined as a composite of cardiac death, readmission for heart failure, malignant arrhythmia (sustained ventricular tachycardia/ventricular fibrillation), and non-fatal myocardial infarction. |
| Up to 3 years |
| Background |
| Eichhorn C, Greulich S, Bucciarelli-Ducci C, Sznitman R, Kwong RY, Grani C. Multiparametric Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Approach in Diagnosing, Monitoring, and Prognostication of Myocarditis. JACC Cardiovasc Imaging. 2022 Jul;15(7):1325-1338. doi: 10.1016/j.jcmg.2021.11.017. Epub 2022 Jan 12. |
| Background | 国家心血管病中心, 中国心血管健康与疾病报告编写组 & 胡盛寿. 中国心血管健康与疾病报告 2024 概要. 中国循环杂志 40, 521-559 (2025). |
| 28860319 | Background | Leong DP, Joseph PG, McKee M, Anand SS, Teo KK, Schwalm JD, Yusuf S. Reducing the Global Burden of Cardiovascular Disease, Part 2: Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease. Circ Res. 2017 Sep 1;121(6):695-710. doi: 10.1161/CIRCRESAHA.117.311849. |