Handbook of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (CMR) is well established in clinical practice for the diagnosis and management of a wide array of cardiovascular diseases. This expertly written source offers a wealth of information on the application and performance of CMR for diagnosis and evaluation of treatment.

Physical Principles. Instrumentation. The Magnetic Resonance Examination of the Heart. Magnetic Resonance and the Morphology of the Heart. Magnetic Resonance and the Function of the Heart. Valvular Heart Disease. Congenital Heart Disease. Ischemic Heart Disease. The Cardiomyopathies. Electrophysiologic Disorders. The Pericardium. Cardiac Masses. The Aorta and Great Vessels. Peripheral Vascular Disease. Coronary Artery Disease. Cardiac Spectroscopy. Risks. The Future