Evaluation of cardiac structure, function and tissue characterization with cardiac magnetic
resonance imaging (CMR) provides a unique window into the patient with cardiovascular …

Dr Friedrich is a professor in the departments of Medicine and Diagnostic Radiology at the
McGill University Health Centre in Montreal, Canada, where he is also chief of …

Background: Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging has emerged as an important
cardiac imaging technique for the evaluation of multiple cardiac pathologies …

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Cardiovascular
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has grown over the last twenty years into a leading …

Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has evolved from an effective research
tool into a clinically proven, safe and comprehensive imaging modality. It provides anatomic …

The first MR images of the heart were produced more than fifteen years ago. Numerous
research groups worldwide have developed and implemented MR techniques for examining …

Background: Imaging of the heart is important in the diagnosis and follow-up of a broad
range of cardiac pathology. The authors discuss the growing role of cardiac magnetic …

To appreciate the impact that key developments will have on the future of cardiovascular
magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging, it is instructive to consider its present status. CMR has …

Cardiac MRI (CMR) provides a comprehensive evaluation of cardiac function and anatomy,
as well as myocardial tissue characterization and perfusion. New data show the potential for …