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Eyes do not see what the mind does not know (Anonymous). Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) has been increasingly incorporated into clinical practice as a noninvasive method that offers superior structural and functional assessment of the heart, especially in patients presenting…
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For decades, cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) and positron emission tomography (PET) have been clinically established imaging modalities in cardiovascular medicine. For several years, a new multimodality imaging system, PET/magnetic resonance (MR), using sequential or even integrated scanner platforms has…
Explosive growth in medical imaging technology during the past few decades has provided physicians with an unparalleled ability to diagnose abnormalities of the cardiovascular system. However, in some cases, scientific enthusiasm and economic forces have helped diffuse new technologies widely…
The last two and a half decades have seen phenomenal advances made in the field of cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR), and these advances have supported research into interventional applications using CMR. Conventional x-ray fluoroscopically guided cardiac catheterization and interventions are…
An ideal imaging guidance system for cardiovascular, catheter-based interventional procedures would offer real-time, high-resolution, three-dimensional (3D) imaging of important anatomic tissues and chambers, irrespective of respiratory, cardiac, or patient motion alongside excellent visualization of catheters, guidewires, and other interventional devices.…
The pericardium is an important structure in the evaluation of patients with cardiovascular disease. Understanding pericardial anatomy and the complex hemodynamics associated with pericardial pathology is critical in assessing the pericardium and its impact on cardiovascular function. Unfortunately, clinical evaluation…
Pathologies involving the pulmonary arterial system include pulmonary embolus (PE), pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), congenital anomalies, and pulmonary artery tumors. These diseases present a unique clinical diagnostic challenge often requiring multiple diagnostic examinations spanning the entire radiologic armamentarium. Initially, cardiovascular…
Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) is an important imaging modality for the diagnosis, clinical workup, and treatment planning in patients suspected of a wide range of vascular pathology. The aim of MRA is to visualize the arterial and/or venous system by…