Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
3820007 La Presse Médicale 2011 11 Pages PDF
Abstract

SummaryCardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) has much to offer to clinicians caring for patients with ischaemic heart disease. This article describes briefly the basic principles and practical aspects of cardiac magnetic resonance imaging, and summarises the pathophysiology of ischaemic heart disease. Then, it discusses in detail the use of CMR for detection of coronary artery disease, and for assessment of acute and stable coronary syndromes.

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