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Cardiac Magnetic Resonance for the Evaluation of Suspected Cardiac Thrombus: Conventional and Emerging Techniques
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Magnetic resonance coronary angiography in the era of multimodality imaging

E Androulakis1, R Mohiaddin2, K Bratis3

  • 1CMR Unit, Royal Brompton Hospital, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.

Clinical Radiology
|April 13, 2022
PubMed

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Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) offers comprehensive, non-invasive assessment of heart function and tissue properties. Ongoing research aims to establish CMR as a robust, routine technique for cardiovascular disease diagnosis in adults.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Imaging
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Background:

  • Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) is the gold standard for non-invasive ventricular dimension and ejection fraction measurement.
  • CMR provides comprehensive assessment of myocardial tissue properties and stress perfusion in a single examination.
  • CMR is established for pediatric coronary assessment, particularly in congenital heart disease and vasculitis like Kawasaki disease.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current clinical applications of magnetic resonance coronary imaging in adult and pediatric populations.
  • To discuss ongoing research and future developments in CMR for cardiovascular disease.
  • To highlight CMR's potential as a safe, non-radiating alternative to computed tomography coronary angiography.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current clinical applications of magnetic resonance coronary imaging.
  • Discussion of established imaging techniques and ongoing research.
  • Focus on technical challenges and sequence development in CMR.

Main Results:

  • CMR is a safe, non-radiating technique with established roles in pediatric cardiology.
  • Significant progress is being made in CMR sequence development and overcoming technical challenges.
  • Wider clinical implementation as an alternative to computed tomography coronary angiography is still under development.

Conclusions:

  • CMR offers a comprehensive, non-invasive approach to cardiovascular assessment.
  • Further development is needed to establish CMR as a routine clinical tool for cardiovascular disease, especially in adults.
  • CMR holds significant promise for future cardiovascular imaging applications.

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