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Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging for the Investigation of Cardiovascular Disorders. Part 1: Current Applications

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

Standardized cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) protocols, society for cardiovascular magnetic resonance: board of trustees task force on standardized protocols

<p/> <p>Index</p> <p><b>1. General techniques</b></p> <p>1.1. Stress and safety equipment</p> <p>1.2. Left ventricular (LV) structure and function module</p> <p>1.3. Right ventricular (RV) structure and function module</p> <p>1.4. Gadolinium dosing module.</p> <p>1.5. First pass perfusion</p> <p>1.6. Late gadolinium enhancement (LGE)</p> <p><b>2. Disease specific protocols</b></p> <p><b>2.1. Ischemic heart disease</b></p> <p>2.1.1. Acute myocardial infarction (MI)</p> <p>2.1.2. Chronic ischemic heart disease and viability</p> <p>2.1.3. Dobutamine stress</p> <p>2.1.4. Adenosine stress perfusion</p> <p><b>2.2. Angiography:</b></p> <p>2.2.1. Peripheral magnetic resonance angiography (MRA)</p> <p>2.2.2. Thoracic MRA</p> <p>2.2.3. Anomalous coronary arteries</p> <p>2.2.4. Pulmonary vein evaluation</p> <p><b>2.3. Other</b></p> <p>2.3.1. Non-ischemic cardiomyopathy</p> <p>2.3.2. Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC)</p> <p>2.3.3. Congenital heart disease</p> <p>2.3.4. Valvular heart disease</p> <p>2.3.5. Pericardial disease</p> <p>2.3.6. Masses</p

Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging for the Investigation of Cardiovascular Disorders. Part 2: Emerging Applications

Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging has emerged as a robust noninvasive technique for the investigation of cardiovascular disorders. The coming-of-age of cardiac magnetic resonance—and especially its widening span of applications—has generated both excitement and uncertainty in regard to 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, previously published) and emerging (Part 2) applications of cardiac magnetic resonance. Familiarity with the versatile uses of cardiac magnetic resonance will facilitate its wider clinical acceptance for improving the management of patients with cardiovascular disorders