Magnetic resonance of coronary arteries.
Magnetic resonance coronary angiography (MRCA) is developing rapidly as a non-invasive method for assessing coronary artery anatomy and function. This article reviews the issues involved in MRCA and the methods used to overcome them. The current clinical applications for MRCA are then summarised with reference to published clinical studies.
Bunce
N H
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CMR Unit, 4 Royal Brompton Hospital, Sydney Street, London SW3 6NP, UK.
Pennell
D J
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D017023:Coronary Angiography / Q000379:methods*; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000175:diagnosis; D003330:Coronary Vessel Anomalies / Q000175:diagnosis; D003331:Coronary Vessels / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000473:pathology* / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D018810:Magnetic Resonance Angiography; D012119:Respiration