Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Vinzenz Hombach, Nico Merkle, Volker Rasche

In this major volume the authors describe and illustrate protocols and techniques for all types of cardiovascular examination in which CMR may be used, for improved diagnosis, patient management, and experimental investigation. Anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology are covered, in addition to a comprehensive review of clinical applications. There is also a discussion of experimental topics such asCMR studies in animals, CMR spectroscopy, and the role of cardiaccomputed tomography as an alternative to CMR. This book contains over 800 superb images and diagrams. It appeals to cardiologists and general physicians in training and practice, to radiologists and to cardiac technicians. Key Features:CMR application in clinical practice. Discussion of key experimental investigations. Combined value as textbookand atlas: structured text, superb illustrations. Authors are internationally...