title: Cardiac imaging: Part 1, MR pulse sequences, imaging planes, and basic anatomy.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  MRI is a well-established modality for evaluating congenital and acquired cardiac diseases. This article reviews the latest pulse sequences used for cardiac MRI. In addition, the standard cardiac imaging planes and corresponding anatomy are described and illustrated.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Familiarity with the basic pulse sequences, imaging planes, and anatomy pertaining to cardiac MRI is essential to formulate optimal protocols and interpretations.
authors.affiliation: Department of Imaging Science, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Ave, Rm 3-4330, Rochester, NY 14642, USA. ginatd01@gmail.com
authors.forename: Daniel T
authors.initials: DT
authors.lastname: Ginat
authors.forename: Michael W
authors.initials: MW
authors.lastname: Fong
authors.forename: David J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Tuttle
authors.forename: Susan K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Hobbs
authors.forename: Rajashree C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Vyas
mesh_terms: D016477:Artifacts; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002319:Cardiovascular System / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D003287:Contrast Media; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods; D007090:Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media