Magnetic resonance of coronary arteries

Authors
Bunce, NH Pennell, DJ
Citation
Nh. Bunce et Dj. Pennell, Magnetic resonance of coronary arteries, EUR RADIOL, 11(5), 2001, pp. 721-731
Citations number
71
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology ,Nuclear Medicine & Imaging
Journal title
EUROPEAN RADIOLOGY
ISSN journal
09387994 → ACNP
Volume
11
Issue
5
Year of publication
2001
Pages
721 - 731
Database
ISI
SICI code
0938-7994(2001)11:5<721:MROCA>2.0.ZU;2-H
Abstract
Magnetic resonance coronary angiography (MRCA) is developing rapidly as a n on-invasive method for assessing coronary artery anatomy and function. This article reviews the issues involved in MRCA and the methods used to overco me them. The current clinical applications for MRCA are then summarised wit h reference to published clinical studies.