In recent years significant technical and clinical advances have resulted in the recognition of cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) as a valuable tool for the comprehensive evaluation of diseases of the cardiovascular system in childhood. In contrast to echocardiography CMR is not limited by acoustic windows. It is non-invasive and avoids the use of ionising radiation and iodinated contrast when compared with invasive angiography. In current clinical practice, CMR is increasingly used in concert with other imaging modalities to provide high-resolution three-dimensional (3D) imaging of complex anatomy, accurate quantitative assessment of physiology and function and for tissue characterisation within the cardiovascular system. This review highlights the basic techniques and clinical applications of CMR in the evaluation of congenital and acquired diseases of the cardiovascular system in childhood.
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