Atrial wall thickness quantification has the potential of providing important clinical information when planning electrophysiological interventions. Imprecise delivery of thermal energy during catheter ablation can prevent the success of the procedure. Furthermore, pre-interventional knowledge of subject-specific variations in the anatomy of the coronary sinus (CS) is crucial for adequate catheterization. Here, we propose a free-breathing 3D whole-heart phase-sensitive inversion recovery sequence suitable for non-contrast enhanced interventional planning, offering simultaneous visualization of the atrial walls and CS anatomy. The sequence is integrated in a framework with image-based navigation and non-rigid respiratory motion correction for 100% scan efficiency and improved image sharpness.
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