Coronary Magnetic Resonance Angiography

ISBN-13: 9780387949598 / Angielski / Twarda / 2001 / 342 str.

Andre J. Duerinckx; Andre J. Duerinckx; A. E. Stillman

Opis

Recent scientific progress in the development of cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques has inspired increasing interest in the noninvasive diagnosis of cardiovascular diseaseby MRI, including coronary magnetic resonance angiography (MRA). For practitioners who do not yet use cardiac MRI on a daily basis, These techniques can seem foreign and complex. Coronary Maganetic Angiography demystifies coronary MRA for the clinician, using plain language to translate physics into clinical application and bridge the distinct fields of radiology and cardiology. This book also introduces and explains complex coronary anatomy and a variety if clinical applications to the MR physicist. The most established and promising coronary MRA techniques are highlighted and reviewed to lead the novice step by step through the use of advanced coronary MRA pulse sequences and strategies. The book is organized into three comprehensive sections--Clinical Applications, Techniques, and Alternatives--to present the following features: - Clinical applications: congenital variants, stent patency, and grafs - Future applications: lesion detection and vessel wall characterization - Techniques: first-, second- and third-generation techniques - Patient perception of techniques: breathholding versus free-breathing - Newest techniques and contrast agents for coronary MRA Every clinician and MR physicist taking advantage of these up-and-coming techniques will find Coronary Magnetic Resonance Angiography an essential and intrusive reference.

Recenzje

From the reviews:

"This book presents a comprehensive account of the emerging role of MRI in the assessment of the human coronary arterial tree. André Duerinckx has gathered together physicians and scientists from North America, Europe and the UK who are experts in their field to discuss the topic in depth. … The authors deal well with a difficult and evolving topic. The discussions are up to date and complete … ." (Richard E. Slaughter, Australasian Radiology, Vol. 47 (3), 2003)

"Since the 1990s several groups worldwide have explored the potential of magnetic resonance to substitute conventional coronary angiography. One of the pioneers was Dr. André Duerinckx, who, in his current book … has brought together the experience and expertise of the different groups. … this well illustrated book gives an excellent overview of coronary MR angiography, and can be recommended for all those who are active in the field of cardiac imaging and for those interested in starting imaging in this very exciting domain." (J. Bogaert, European Radiology, Vol. 13 (6), 2003)

"The book pleasantly surprised me in several ways. First, the book is easy to read. … Second, the book is well organized. … Finally, this book is balanced. … In summary, the book has a wealth of accessible, readable information about the technical aspects of coronary MR angiography and cardiac MR imaging. This will be a useful resource for anyone involved or interested in cardiac MR imaging at any level." (Philip A. Araoz, Radiology, September, 2003)

"The book is well organized and covers the technical principles of MR imaging … . The text is extremely well annotated and includes a complete review of the medical literature in this young but growing field. The figures are all of the highest quality … . The content itself is complete and written by many experts in the field. … Anyone seriously interested in the current status of cutting edge MR imaging or interested in its performance will appreciate Coronary Magnetic Resonance Angiography." (Lawrence M. Boxt, American Journal of Roentgenology, Vol. 180 (1), 2003)

"How interesting or relevant is this book, which has its aim of explaining MRI coronary imaging? This book is edited by an enthusiast and expert in the technique and has as its aim an exposition of the current state of the art. Does it achieve this? Yes. … there are clear descriptions of the techniques and science of coronary MRI … . As someone working in a hospital … I would put this book on the reference shelf … ." (M.R. Rees, The British Journal of Radiology, January, 2003)

"Coronary Magnetic Resonance Angiography is a glossy text containing everything that you need to know about the state of the art in Coronary Magnetic Resonance. … Overall this is a useful book for the expert who wishes to have a full text on this subject, and the generalist in Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance may find it useful to dip in and out for specific reviews in areas of interest. With good quality illustrations throughout, it will prove popular to those with a specialist interest." (Prof. Dudley Pennell, Cardiology News, Vol. 5 (5), 2002)

Spis treści

Coronary MR Angiography: What it is and why we should be interested. Anatomy and Physiology of Coronary Arteries. Coronary MR Angiographic Techniques. History of Coronary MR Angiography. Two-Dimensional Coronary MR Angiography: How Do I Do It. Practical Approach to 3D Non-Breathhold Coronary MR Angiography. Clinical Applications Today. MR Angiography of Anomalous Coronary Arteries. Coronary MR Angiography of Coronary Artery Variants. Magnetic Resonance Assessment of Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Patency. MRI of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts. Coronary Lesion Detection with Coronary MR Angiography: When Will it be Good Enough. Coronary Flow Measurements Using MRI. Coronary Flow Reserve. First Generation Coronary MR Angiography Techniques. Second Generation Coronary MR Angiography Techniques. Motion Reduction Techniques for Coronary MR Angiography. Coronary MRA Techniques without Breath-Holding. Magnetic Resonance Navigators and Their Use in Cardiac and Coronary Imaging. Third Generation Coronary MR Angiography Techniques and Other New Techniques. Real Time Coronary MR Imaging. Post-Processing and 3-D Visualization Techniques. MR Coronary Artery Lesions Using an Interleaved Multiple Slice Image Acquistion Technique. Contrast Agents for Coronary MR Angiography. Intravascular Contrast Agents for Cardiac MRI. Alternatives to Coronary MRA. Coronary Angiography by Electronic Beam CT. Intravascular Ultrasound--A Look Inside Coronary Arteries: Clinical Applications and Future Directions. Ischemic Heart Disease: Assessment of Ventricular Function with MRI. Magnetic Resonance Stress Ventriculography. Conclusions

O autorze

Coronary MRA can be instrumental in the evaluation of congenital coronary artery anomalies; however, the complexity of advanced MRA may be overwhelming to many. This title demystifies the art of coronary MRA by providing a text in plain language with clearly illustrated imaging steps and protocols. Designed to bridge the gap between radiology and cardiology, this extremely practical book is written for practitioners planning to incorporate this technique into their practice.