Mayo Clinic Guide to Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging

This compact guide to cardiac magnetic resonance imaging incorporates the most common techniques with easy-to-follow step-by-step protocols. Physicians and technicians alike get quick access to the information they need at the point of exam.

Features include:

• A review of the most common cardiac MR imaging planes with step-by-step protocols


• An overview of the various physiologic events that make up the cardiac cycle


• Descriptions of the most common indications for cardiac MRI, along with typical imaging protocols and example cases


• A review of the basic physics of cardiac MRI, including pulse sequences and ECG gating, as well as common imaging artifacts and how to prevent them

This easy-to-use reference is the most practical guide for accessing information on all stages of the cardiac MRI exam, from graphical prescription and protocol selection to imaging troubleshooting and interpretation.