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Magnetic resonance imaging offers advantages over computed tomography for evaluating pericardial disease, including tissue characterization, but cannot positively identify calcification.
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CT and MRI aid pericardial assessment; leaves open optimal contemporary protocols and comparative outcomes.
CT and MRI are complementary imaging modalities for the evaluation of pericardial disease, each with specific advantages and disadvantages.
Olson et al. (1989) conducted a review in Pericardial disease. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging was evaluated. Magnetic resonance imaging offers advantages over computed tomography for evaluating pericardial disease, including tissue characterization, but cannot positively identify calcification.
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