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Cardiac Magnetic Resonance for the Evaluation of Suspected Cardiac Thrombus: Conventional and Emerging Techniques
Published on: June 11, 2019
Imaging sequences in cardiovascular magnetic resonance: current role, evolving applications, and technical challenges
1Department of Radiology, University of Florida, 655 W 8th St, Jacksonville, FL 32209, USA. elsayed.ibrahim@jax.ufl.edu
The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging
|March 27, 2012
Summary
Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) offers detailed anatomical, functional, and metabolic insights into the heart. This review covers current and emerging CMR imaging sequences, techniques, and applications for comprehensive cardiovascular assessment.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Imaging
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Medical Diagnostics
Background:
- Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) is a well-established, powerful imaging modality for the cardiovascular (CV) system.
- CMR offers high spatial resolution, enhanced tissue contrast, a superior safety profile, and a wide range of obtainable physiological parameters.
- Continuous evolution of CMR applications and imaging sequences parallels advancements in scanner hardware.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present an up-to-date review of diverse cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging sequences.
- To describe imaging parameters, processing steps, derived CV parameters, and applications for each sequence.
- To address advanced CMR techniques, emerging applications, challenges, and the future role of CMR.
Main Methods:
- Review of current cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging sequences.
- Description of imaging parameters, image processing, derived cardiovascular parameters, and applications.
- Discussion of advanced techniques, emerging applications, and challenges in CMR.
Main Results:
- CMR sequences provide comprehensive anatomical, functional, perfusion, viability, hemodynamic, and metabolic information.
- Detailed descriptions of various CMR sequences, their parameters, processing, and applications are presented.
- Advanced CMR techniques and novel applications are explored, alongside current challenges.
Conclusions:
- Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) is poised to become the gold standard for comprehensive cardiovascular imaging.
- Ongoing advancements in CMR sequences and hardware continue to expand its diagnostic capabilities.
- Addressing current challenges will further solidify CMR's crucial role in cardiovascular assessment.
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