title: Cardiovascular magnetic resonance in the evaluation of heart failure:  a luxury or a need?
abstract: Heart failure is a common syndrome with multiple causes. Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR), using the available range of technique, is establishing itself as the gold standard noninvasive test for determining the underlying causes, and adding prognostic value, guiding therapy. Progress is continuing and rapid with promising new techniques such as diffuse fibrosis assessment. This article discusses the diverse roles of CMR in heart failure.
authors: Monaldi Hospital, Second University of Naples, AORN Ospedali dei Colli, Via Michelangelo Schipa 44, Naples, Italy. antonellodandrea@libero.it
authors: Antonello
authors: A
authors: D'Andrea
authors: Marianna
authors: M
authors: Fontana
authors: Rosangela
authors: R
authors: Cocchia
authors: Raffaella
authors: R
authors: Scarafile
authors: Raffaele
authors: R
authors: Calabrò
authors: James C
authors: JC
authors: Moon
mesh_terms: D006333:Heart Failure / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011379:Prognosis; D012307:Risk Factors