One third of all deaths worldwide in 2008 were caused by cardiovascular diseases (CVD),
and the incidence of CVD related deaths rises ever more. Thus, improved imaging …

Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging has become an accurate and versatile
imaging modality to visualize the cardiovascular system in normal or abnormal conditions. In …

Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) on small animals is possible but remains
challenging and not well standardized. This publication aims to provide an overview of the …

Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging can provide noninvasive, high resolution
images of heart anatomy, viability, perfusion, and function. However, the adoption of clinical …

Noninvasive imaging studies involving small animals are becoming increasingly important
in preclinical pharmacological, genetic, and biomedical cardiovascular research. Especially …

This review is intended to give a comprehensive overview over new cardiovascular
magnetic resonance (CMR) method developments and refinements dedicated to the fully …

A novel method for real-time magnetic resonance imaging for the assessment of cardiac
function in mice at 9.4 T is proposed. The technique combines a highly undersampled radial …

High-resolution magnetic resonance cine imaging (cine-MRI) is a method that allows for a
non-invasive assessment of left ventricular function and mass. To perform this quantitation …

Cardiac magnetic resonance (MR) imaging of mice is a valuable tool for the precise in vivo
diagnosis and prognosis of heart defects. This detailed protocol describes the method of …

Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging has evolved to become an
indispensable tool in human cardiology. It is a non-invasive technique that enables objective …