Advancing Cardiac Imaging: Insights from Lode’s 'Ergometry in Imaging' Webinar

Bridging the Gap Between Ergometry and MRI Diagnostics

On February 20, 2025, Lode B.V. hosted an insightful international webinar on Exercise Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (Ex‑CMR), featuring Dr. Calvin Chin from the National Heart Centre Singapore. This session brought together clinicians, radiologists, and researchers to explore how MR-compatible ergometry is transforming the landscape of non-invasive cardiac diagnostics.

The MR Ergometer – Innovation at the Core of Ex‑CMR

At the heart of the discussion was the Lode MR Ergometer — a purpose-built, MR-compatible device enabling exercise testing within the MRI environment. Unlike pharmacological stress protocols, this system allows clinicians to capture cardiovascular performance under true physiological conditions, enhancing both diagnostic value and patient experience.

Dr. Chin showcased clinical use cases and technical insights, including strategies for incorporating Ex‑CMR into routine clinical workflows. His presentation emphasized how this modality opens new possibilities for the evaluation of myocardial function, perfusion, and hemodynamics.

Explore the Science: Research Library Now Available

For professionals interested in the growing body of evidence behind MR-compatible ergometry, Lode provides access to a curated selection of peer-reviewed publications directly on the MR Ergometer product page:

Recent Publications Include:

The Effect of Posture on Maximal Oxygen Uptake in Active Healthy Individuals
Highlights the role of positioning in CPET outcomes using the Lode MR Ergometer.

Spectroscopy – Exercise MR of Skeletal Muscles, the Heart, and the Brain
Demonstrates the diagnostic relevance of combining ergometry with MR spectroscopy in multiple organ systems.

Establishing Cardiac MRI Reference Ranges During Exercise
A landmark study stratifying cardiac performance by sex and age under exercise conditions.

Free-Breathing Single-Beat Exercise CMR with AI Enhancement
Introduces a novel AI-supported imaging method for reproducible biventricular evaluation during Ex‑CMR.

These publications reflect the clinical versatility and research value of the MR Ergometer, and are instrumental for institutions looking to adopt or advance Ex‑CMR protocols.

Committed to Knowledge Sharing

This webinar is part of Lode’s ongoing mission to empower professionals through education and innovation. We invite you to explore the MR Ergometer solution, read the research, and join us for future webinars where we bring science and application together in the pursuit of human performance and recovery.


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