Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging.
Recent advancements in magnetic resonance imaging hardware and software permit the assessment of cardiovascular structure and function at rest and during exercise or pharmacology-induced cardiac stress. With these developments, knowledge of cardiovascular imaging protocols in the magnetic resonance imaging environment is critical for nursing personnel. The purpose of this article is to review information pertinent to working in a magnetic resonance imaging environment and to describe the requirements of nursing personnel performing cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging examinations.
Darty
Stephen N
SN
Department of Internal Medicine, Cardiology Section, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC 27157, USA.
O'Neal
James
J
Wesley-Farrington
Deborah
D
Davis
April D
AD
Link
Kerry M
KM
Hundley
Gregory
G
D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D000075202:Contraindications; D005080:Exercise Test / Q000379:methods; D006334:Heart Function Tests / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D017751:Safety Management