Magnetic resonance is a safe, non-invasive technique which can be used to produce high resolution, thin tomographic slices in any chosen plane, or true three-dimensional blocks of information. It has become the method of choice for studying the central nervous system, the vertebral column and many joints, but has not yet gained general acceptance in researching the cardiovascular system, although there are techniques for overcoming the problems of cardiac movement to produce excellent cardiovascular images.
The purpose of this book is to provide the student and radiologist with a...

Including unique video material, this text offers unrivaled focus on CMR imaging in pediatric and adult patients with congenital heart disease. The rising incidence of CHD more than warrants a dedicated text on a subject normally covered in a single chapter.