TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance A1 - Bourque, Jamieson M. A1 - Kramer, Christopher M. A2 - Heller, Gary V. A2 - Hendel, Robert C. PY - 2017 T2 - Nuclear Cardiology: Practical Applications, 3e AB - Cardiovascular magnetic resonance is an advanced noninvasive cardiovascular imaging technique that has become well established but continues to evolve. It has some advantages over SPECT myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) in the evaluation of ischemic heart disease but also has limitations that restrict the potential patient population. Technical advances in hardware and software protocols are unlocking new diagnostic and prognostic possibilities. In many areas of cardiovascular disease, it is the reference standard. The versatility of CMR allows one scan to provide information on cardiovascular structure, function, fibrosis, perfusion, and tissue characterization. CMR is a robust technique for evaluating ischemic heart disease and cardiomyopathies and has a role to play in evaluating other conditions, such as valvular and pericardial disease. We will provide a brief overview of the methods of CMR imaging, discuss its advantages and limitations, and outline its use in specific disease states. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/29 UR - accesscardiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1145445072 ER -