MRI of the Heart and Vessels

• Main Authors: Lombardi, Massimo (Author), Bartolozzi, Carlo (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Milano : Springer Milan, 2005.
• Subjects: Medicine.; Radiology.; Cardiology.; Medicine & Public Health.; Imaging / Radiology.; Diagnostic Radiology.

In recent years magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has enriched the technological potential available for the characterization of cardiovascular pathologies, adding substantial advantages to other non-invasive techniques. This technique, which is intrinsically digital and has reduced operator dependen...

Table of Contents:

• Physical principles of imaging with magnetic resonance
• Techniques of fast MR imaging for studying the cardiovascular system
• Post-processing
• Contrast agents in cardiovascular magnetic resonance
• Intracranial vascular district
• Vessels of the neck
• Heart
• Pericardium and mediastinum
• Thoracic aorta
• Renal arteries
• Abdominal aorta
• Peripheral arterial system.