title: Magnetic resonance imaging assessment of cardiac function.
abstract: Measurements of left ventricular function at rest and during stress are useful for identifying myocardial ischemia, injury, and the risk of subsequent myocardial infarction. Without ionizing radiation or intravascular contrast administration, magnetic resonance imaging techniques can be used to acquire precise measurements of left ventricular function. This relatively new development may enhance a physician's ability to provide care to patients with cardiovascular disease.
authors.affiliation: Section on Cardiology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Bowman Gray Campus, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC 27157-1045, USA. ghundley@wfubmc.edu
authors.forename: W Gregory
authors.initials: WG
authors.lastname: Hundley
authors.forename: Craig A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Hamilton
authors.forename: Pairoj
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Rerkpattanapipat
mesh_terms: D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000473:pathology* / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging