Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Contemporary Cardiology) Second Edition 2019

A Comprehensive Overview of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging (CMR)

This book is a significantly updated second edition that provides a comprehensive overview of cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (CMR). This rapidly evolving tool is crucial for the diagnosis and intervention of cardiovascular disease. The book presents a state-of-the-art compilation of expert contributions to the field, with each examining the normal and pathologic anatomy of the cardiovascular system as assessed by magnetic resonance imaging.

Key Features

• New and Updated Chapters: The book includes new and updated chapters that focus on recent applications of CMR, such as electrophysiological ablative treatment of arrhythmias, targeted molecular MRI, and T1 mapping methods.
• Comprehensive Coverage: It examines the normal and pathologic anatomy of the cardiovascular system.
• Functional Techniques: Functional techniques, such as myocardial perfusion imaging and the assessment of flow velocity, are emphasized.
• Atherosclerosis Plaque Imaging: It also covers the exciting areas of atherosclerosis plaque imaging and targeted MRI.
• Multidisciplinary Approach: This cutting-edge volume represents a multidisciplinary approach to the field, with contributions from experts in cardiology, radiology, physics, engineering, physiology, and biochemistry.
• Target Audience: This book is an essential resource for cardiologists and radiologists striving to lead the way into the future of this important field.