Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging for the investigation of cardiovascular disorders. Part 1: Current applications

Ajit H. Goenka, Scott D. Flamm

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Abstract

Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging is a robust noninvasive technique for investigating cardiovascular disorders. The evolution of cardiac magnetic resonance and its widening span of diagnostic and prognostic applications have generated excitement as well as uncertainty regarding its potential clinical use and its role vis-à-vis conventional imaging techniques. The purpose of this evidence-based review is to discuss some of these issues by highlighting the current (Part 1) and emerging (Part 2) applications of cardiac magnetic resonance. Familiarity with the versatility and usefulness of cardiac magnetic resonance will facilitate its wider clinical acceptance for improving the management of cardiovascular disorders.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)7-20
Number of pages14
JournalTexas Heart Institute Journal
Volume41
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2014

Keywords

  • Cardiomyopathies/ diagnosis
  • Constrictive/ diagnosis
  • Fibrosis
  • Gadolinium DTPA/ diagnostic use
  • Hypertrophy
  • Left ventricular/diagnosis
  • Left/ diagnosis
  • Magnetic resonance angiography
  • Magnetic resonance imaging
  • Myocarditis/diagnosis
  • Pericarditis
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Standards
  • Stroke volume
  • Ventricular dysfunction

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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