Magnetic resonance imaging of the failing heart.
Validated cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging procedures are available for assessment of myocardial functional and perfusion reserve, viability and extent of infarction. The techniques still under development provide opportunities for further research of both new treatment strategies and magnetic resonance imaging.
Lauerma
K
K
Helsinki Medical Imaging Centre, Hospital for Children and Adolescents, Helsinki, Finland. kirsi.lauerma@hus.fi
D006333:Heart Failure / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods; D014022:Tissue Survival