Cardiac MRI: A General Overview with Emphasis on Current Use and Indications

Michael P Pfeiffer; Robert W W Biederman

doi:10.1016/j.mcna.2015.02.011

Cardiac MRI: A General Overview with Emphasis on Current Use and Indications

Med Clin North Am. 2015 Jul;99(4):849-61. doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2015.02.011.

Authors

Michael P Pfeiffer¹, Robert W W Biederman²

Affiliations

¹ Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State University, Mail Code H047, Room 1411, 500 University Drive, PO Box 850, Hershey, PA 17033-0850, USA.
² Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Temple University School of Medicine, PA, USA; Allegheny General Hospital, Allegheny Health Network, Carnegie Mellon University, 320 East North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, USA. Electronic address: rbiedm@wpahs.org.

PMID: 26042886
DOI: 10.1016/j.mcna.2015.02.011

Abstract

Cardiac magnetic resonance is well-established as a robust modality of cardiovascular imaging, providing superior resolution, infinite imaging planes, and the ability to obtain multiple types of information without ionizing radiation. Limitations imposed by availability, cost effectiveness, and safety prevent universal application. Many general and specialty practitioners do not have routine exposure to Cardiac MRI (CMR). Guidelines for the use of CMR exist, but continue to adapt to advances in techniques and ongoing research. Understanding the basics of CMR acquisition techniques, categories of appropriate use, and pertinent safety information will assist with selecting the best clinical scenarios to consider CMR.

Keywords: Cardiac MRI (CMR); Cardiomyopathy, nonischemic; Intracardiac masses; Ischemic heart disease; MRI.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Cardiomyopathies / classification
Cardiomyopathies / diagnosis*
Cardiomyopathies / pathology
Coronary Artery Disease / diagnosis
Coronary Artery Disease / pathology
Diagnosis, Differential
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
Myocardial Ischemia / diagnosis*
Myocardial Ischemia / pathology