Table 16 Recommendations for CMR in guideline for the management of cardiovascular diseases during pregnancy

General recommendations

MRI (without gadolinium) should be considered if echocardiography is insufficient for a definite diagnosis

IIa

C

Recommendations for the management of aortic disease

Imaging of the entire aorta (CT/MRI) is recommended before pregnancy in patients with a genetically proven aortic syndrome or known aortic disease

I

C

For imaging of pregnant women with dilatation of the distal ascending aorta, aortic arch, or descending aorta, MRI (without gadolinium) is recommended

I

C