The evolving role of MRI in the assessment of coronary artery disease.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) methods are positioned to make a major impact in the care of patients with ischemic heart disease. Further advances are to be expected in the area of myocardial perfusion imaging and noninvasive MRI coronary "angiography." Work also continues in determining quantitative flow via MRI. Although expensive, the unique ability of MRI methods to provide multiple pieces of information in a single examination may make this technology cost effective. The concept of a "one-step shop" is progressing steadily toward a clinical reality.
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Cardiovascular MRI Laboratory, University of Alabama-Birmingham 35294, USA.
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D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D018810:Magnetic Resonance Angiography; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods