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Otavio R Coelho-Filho¹, Carsten Rickers, Raymond Y Kwong

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Area of Science:

Cardiovascular Imaging
Medical Physics

Background:

Contrast-enhanced cardiac magnetic resonance (MR) imaging for myocardial perfusion has become an accurate diagnostic method for coronary artery disease over the last decade.
Its advantages include high spatial resolution, no ionizing radiation, and integration with viability and wall motion assessments.

Purpose of the Study:

To review technical developments and clinical experience in cardiac MR perfusion imaging.
To demonstrate its transition from a research technique to a clinically established tool.
To highlight its expanding applications beyond coronary artery disease diagnosis.

Main Methods:

Review of technical advancements in cardiac MR perfusion imaging, including parallel imaging and high-field-strength systems.
Analysis of clinical experience and diagnostic accuracy in various cardiac conditions.
Discussion of challenges and progress in the field.

Main Results:

Cardiac MR perfusion imaging is an accurate technique for diagnosing coronary artery disease with excellent prognostic value.
Technical progress, including parallel imaging and high-field-strength MR, is facilitating wider adoption.
The technique is moving towards novel applications, particularly in congenital heart disease.

Conclusions:

Cardiac MR perfusion imaging has evolved beyond a research tool and is now a valuable clinical technique.
Its non-ionizing nature and high spatial resolution make it suitable for complex cases, including congenital heart disease.
Ongoing technical advancements will further support its broader clinical use and novel applications.