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Published on: January 6, 2019
Cardiovascular magnetic resonance: current clinical practice and future potential
Katharina Kiss1, Anitha Varghese, Michael Stiskal
1Department of Cardiology, Hospital of Lainz, Vienna, Austria. katharina.kiss@wienkav.at
Abstract:
Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) is playing an increasing role in the noninvasive assessment of the cardiothoracic patient. It provides rapid, high-resolution anatomical coverage, and accurate functional cardiovascular assessment without the need for ionizing radiation. In this article, we discuss the fundamental principles of CMR and outline the established and newer indications for its use. Finally, the future potential for this technique in the cardiovascular arena is briefly outlined.
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