Novel cardiovascular MRI and CT methods for evaluation of ischemic heart disease

Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther. 2007 Jul;5(4):791-802. doi: 10.1586/14779072.5.4.791.

Abstract

New developments in cardiac MRI and multidetector CT (MDCT) have generated tremendous excitement for both physicians and the general public. Their roles in the diagnostic algorithm of patients with suspected coronary artery disease are rapidly evolving. In addition to cardiac catheterization, nuclear imaging techniques and cardiac echocardiography, MDCT and MRI will play increasing roles in the diagnosis of ischemic heart disease. In this review we outline imaging techniques and illustrate the various applications of cardiac MRI and MDCT in the assessment of myocardial ischemia.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adenosine
  • Animals
  • Cell Survival
  • Decision Making
  • Dobutamine
  • Gadolinium / administration & dosage
  • Gadolinium / pharmacokinetics
  • Humans
  • Image Processing, Computer-Assisted
  • Infusions, Intravenous
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Cine
  • Myocardial Infarction / diagnosis
  • Myocardial Infarction / pathology
  • Myocardial Ischemia / diagnosis*
  • Myocardial Stunning / diagnosis
  • Myocardium / pathology
  • Prognosis
  • Risk Assessment
  • Sympathomimetics
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*

Substances

  • Sympathomimetics
  • Dobutamine
  • Gadolinium
  • Adenosine