Magnetic Resonance of the Heart and Great Vessels: Clinical Applications

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is rapidly becoming a preferred non-invasive imaging modality for the heart and great vessels. This text is specifically designed to meet the needs of the general radiologist, as well as clinicians (in particular cardiologists and cardiac surgeons) who are interested in the potential value of the technique. For those unfamiliar with the topic, a lucid description of the more essential features is included (for example, normal anatomy, cardiac imaging planes and cardiac magnetic resonance sequences). Thereafter, a comprehensive overview of clinical applications is provided by recognized authorities in the field, addressing both the strengths and the limitations of the technique in the assessment of cardiovascular disease.