Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging: technique and anatomy
Meduri, A.; Natale, L.; Lauro, L.; Ruggiero, M.; Cavallo, T.; Marano, P.
Rays 24(1): 4-18
1999
ISSN/ISBN: 0390-7740 PMID: 10358380 Document Number: 512027
Recent advances achieved in Magnetic Resonance Imaging equipment and procedures allow a thorough study of the heart, yielding anatomic, functional and angiographic information. Spin-echo sequences are specific for heart morphology while gradient-echo sequences are fundamental to the functional study. Fast sequences reduce the examination times with the possibility of single breath-hold images. Coronary arteries can be directly visualized and cardiac perfusion can be assessed. Velocity encoded images allow flow quantification and with myocardial tagging, cardiac mechanics is accurately defined.