Normative Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Values for Measurement of Cardiovascular Structure and Function at MCMR

Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging is an important clinical and research tool. Measurements of cardiovascular structure and function can vary according to scanner vendor, scanner field strength, imaging sequence and patient population. As such, the Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (SCMR) and the European Association for Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI) state that local normal reference ranges for CMR measurements should be established. This study plans to establish reference ranges for measurements of cardiovascular structure and function at the British Heart Foundation Manchester Centre for Heart and Lung Magnetic Resonance Research (MCMR). The work will underpin many other research projects and clinical practice. The study will involve volunteers having a CMR scan that will last around 30 minutes. No contrast agent will be administered. MRI scanning uses magnetic fields to make the pictures. The NHS website describes MRI scanning as "a painless and safe procedure" and "one of the safest medical procedures available".