CMR in the diagnosis of ischemic heart disease

Radiol Med. 2020 Nov;125(11):1114-1123. doi: 10.1007/s11547-020-01278-9. Epub 2020 Sep 16.

Abstract

Cardiovascular magnetic resonance has always been more often used in the last 10 years in evaluation of heart disease. Role in diagnosis of ischemia and in evaluation of myocardial infarction is well established by many scientific papers and included in current guidelines. High accuracy in evaluation of stress-induced ischemia, tissue characterization and functional parameters are the pillars the make the method widely used. In this paper are described role and techniques in diagnosis of ischemia, myocardial infarction and its sequelae.

Keywords: Cardiac magnetic resonance; Ischemic heart disease; Myocardial infarction; Stress perfusion cardiac magnetic resonance.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cardiac Imaging Techniques / methods*
  • Contrast Media
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Gadolinium
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Microvessels / diagnostic imaging
  • Microvessels / injuries
  • Myocardial Infarction / diagnostic imaging*
  • Myocardial Ischemia / diagnostic imaging

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Gadolinium