Written by an expert team of cardiologists, radiologists, and basic
scientists, this third edition of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance
continues to bridge the divide among specialty areas in with cohesive
presentation of this complex and fast-changing field. Offering
comprehensive coverage of CMR and the latest cardiology applications,
this practical reference enhances the understanding of cardiac
physiology and the interpretation and diagnosis of cardiovascular
disease. This is an ideal resource for cardiologists, cardiovascular
and general radiologists, and anyone who needs
up-to-date information on CMR's uses, benefits, and limitations in
cardiovascular care.
Provides state-of-the-art coverage of CMR technologies and
guidelines, including basic principles, imaging techniques, ischemic
heart disease, right ventricular and congenital heart disease, vascular
and pericardium conditions, and functional cardiovascular disease.
Includes new chapters on non-cardiac pathology, pacemaker safety,
economics of CMR, and guidelines as well as new coverage of
myocarditis and its diagnosis and assessment of prognosis by
cardiovascular magnetic resonance, and the use of PET/CMR imaging of
the heart, especially in sarcoidosis.
Features more than 1,100 high-quality images representing today's
CMR imaging.
Covers T1, T2 and ECV mapping, as well as T2* imaging in iron
overload, which has been shown to save lives in patients with
thalassaemia major.
Discusses the cost-effectiveness of CMR.
Expert ConsultT eBook version included with purchase. This
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