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Table 5 Comparison of average pressure drop and total energy loss in the branch PA in this study with physiological data

From: Non-invasive evaluation of energy loss in the pulmonary arteries using 4D phase contrast MR measurement: a proof of concept

   

Pressure drop

[mmHg/s]

Total energy loss

[mJ/s]

Normal

RPA

4D PC MRI

−0.09

−2.1

Physiological data

−0.12

−3.7

Patient

RPA

4D PC MRI

−1.3

−96.9

 

LPA

Physiological data

−3.7

−41.9