Fig. 5

On the other hand, the same patient using the phase-contrast analysis, the LV stroke volume (SVPC) was 94.6 ml and ejection fraction (EFPC) was (94.6/295.7) × 100 = 32% which reflects moderate dysfunction. a The magnitute image showing the detailed anatomy, contour, and the shape of the aortic valve during systole. b The phase velocity map depicts the velocity and direction of flow in each pixel within the aorta. c Q-flow analysis of the aortic flow. d By outlining the contours of the aorta throughout each phase in the cardiac cycle, a flow curve can be generated to determine aortic forward reverse stroke volume and flow