Assessment of myocardial ischemia and infarction by contrast enhanced magnetic resonance imaging.
Although magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has proven to be a useful technique in assessing cardiac anatomy and function, the identification of ischemic and infarcted myocardium has been greatly aided by the use of paramagnetic contrast agents. This article discusses the advantages of using contrast enhanced MRI for the identification of myocardial ischemia and infarction.
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Cardiac Care Unit, University of California-San Francisco.
D000818:Animals; D003287:Contrast Media; D003326:Coronary Circulation; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000175:diagnosis*; D019786:Gadolinium DTPA; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000175:diagnosis*; D009942:Organometallic Compounds; D004369:Pentetic Acid
D003287:Contrast Media; D009942:Organometallic Compounds; D004369:Pentetic Acid; D019786:Gadolinium DTPA