Figure 2: Recommended protocol for the detection and characterization of thrombus. After localizer, sequences of precontrast cine images are acquired in routine 2C, 3C, 4C, and SAX planes. Additional cine stacks may be obtained in planes perpendicular to the mass. Precontrast T1W DIR, T2W TIR, and T1 and T2 mapping sequences should be obtained in planes that best document the mass. Dynamic injection of Gd contrast is followed by the acquisition of perfusion images, EGE images, and LGE images in the optimal imaging plane. Optional 3D heart sequences may be performed. 2C: Two-chamber, 3C: Three-chamber, 3D: Three-dimensional, 4C: Four-chamber, EGE: Early gadolinium enhancement, Gd: Gadolinium, LGE: Late gadolinium enhancement, SAX: Short axis, SSFP: Steady-state free precession, T1W DIR: T1-weighted double inversion recovery, T2W TIR: T2-weighted triple inversion recovery, TI: Time to invert