Intermediate
Technical
IVT
ciné imaging
Pronunciation: SIN-ay
Real-time cardiovascular imaging technique that captures heart motion throughout the cardiac cycle.
Full Definition
A magnetic resonance imaging technique that acquires multiple phases of the cardiac cycle to create movie-like sequences showing heart wall motion and blood flow. Ciné imaging is fundamental to cardiac MRI assessment, providing detailed evaluation of ventricular function, wall thickening, and chamber volumes. The technique uses ECG gating to synchronize image acquisition with heartbeats, producing smooth motion sequences that allow frame-by-frame analysis of cardiac mechanics.
Usage
Usage note: Always use accent mark over 'e' in formal medical documentation.
In Context
- "The ciné imaging sequence revealed normal biventricular systolic function." — Cardiac MRI report
- "Ciné loops demonstrated regional wall motion abnormalities in the anterior territory." — Clinical imaging summary
Also known as
cine MRI
cinematic imaging
Contrasted with
static imaging
single-phase imaging
Don't confuse with
perfusion imaging
delayed enhancement imaging