Pohost Gerald M., Nayak Krishna S. (eds.) Handbook of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging

CRC Press, 2007. — 469 p.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 of Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Instrumentation: What Equipment Do You Need for CMR?
The Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Examination: Basic Considerations
Magnetic Resonance and the Morphology of the Heart
Assessment of Left Ventricular Function
Magnetic Resonance Assessment of Valvular Heart Disease
Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Congenital Heart Disease
Ischemic Heart Disease: Stress and Vasodilator Testing
Ischemic Heart Disease: Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Ischemic Heart Disease: Myocardial Metabolism
Coronary Artery Imaging
Myocardial Infarct Imaging
Cardiomyopathies
Electrophysiologic Disorders
The Pericardium and Pericardial Disease
Cardiac and Paracardiac Masses
The Aorta and Great Vessels
MRI and MRA Techniques for the Evaluation of the Systemic Arterial Vasculature
Risks and Safety
CMR: The Future