Mayo Clinic guide to cardiac magnetic resonance imaging / editors, Kiaran P. McGee, Eric E. Williamson, Paul R. Julsrud.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

McGee, Kiaran P.

Williamson, Eric E.

Julsrud, Paul R.

Mayo Clinic.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Heart--Magnetic resonance imaging.

Heart.

Heart Diseases--diagnosis.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging--methods.

Medical Subjects:

Heart Diseases--diagnosis.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging--methods.

Physical Description:

xxii, 192 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm

Other Title:

Guide to cardiac magnetic resonance imaging

Place of Publication:

Rochester, MN : Mayo Clinic Scientific Press ; [New York] : Informa Healthcare USA, [2008]

Summary:

This compact guide to cardiac magnetic resonance imaging incorporates the most common techniques with easy-to-follow step-by-step protocols. Physicians and technicians alike get quick access to the information they need at the point of exam. Features include: A review of the most common cardiac MR imaging planes with step-by-step protocols, An overview of the various physiologic events that make up the cardiac cycle, Descriptions of the most common indications for cardiac MRI, along with typical imaging protocols and example cases, A review of the basic physics of cardiac MRI, including pulse sequences and ECG gating, as well as common imaging artifacts and how to prevent them.

This easy-to-use reference is the most practical guide for accessing information on all stages of the cardiac MRI exam, from graphical prescription and protocol selection to imaging troubleshooting and interpretation.

Contents:

Cardiac anatomy and MR imaging planes

Cardiac physiology

Clinical indications and sample imaging protocols with case examples

Pulse sequence basics, ECG gating, and MR artifacts.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (page [179]) and index.

ISBN:

9781420083033

1420083031

OCLC:

191875663

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