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Review article: Myocardial dynamic contrast-enhanced MR : vascular diseases and beyond

Authors:

A Nchimi ,

J Djekic,

B Raskinet,

A Morar,

I Mancini,

Th.K Y Broussaud,

O Ghekiere

Abstract

Contrast-enhanced cardiac magnetic resonance imaging allows the evaluation of both myocardial perfusion and myocardial tissue characteristics. This paper reviews different microvascular and non-vascular conditions that can cause abnormal findings on contrast-enhanced myocardial magnetic resonance imaging. Knowledge of their characteristics can avoid misinterpretation and avoid inappropriate referral for further invasive imaging in patients suspected of myocardial vascular disease.

Keywords: Myocardium, MR.
How to Cite: Nchimi A, Djekic J, Raskinet B, Morar A, Mancini I, Broussaud TKY, et al.. Review article: Myocardial dynamic contrast-enhanced MR : vascular diseases and beyond. JBR-BTR. 2014;97(1):3–10. DOI: http://doi.org/10.5334/jbr-btr.4
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Published on 05 Jan 2014.
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