Cardiovascular MRI is a valuable tool for diagnosing and characterizing infectious and inflammatory conditions of the heart.
Supports CMR incorporation into cardiac infection workups; leaves open need for prospective outcome trials.
OBJECTIVE: This article reviews the role of cardiovascular MRI in the diagnosis and characterization of the spectrum of infectious and inflammatory disorders of the heart. An imaging protocol is described, and typical MRI findings are discussed and illustrated. CONCLUSION: Radiologists should be aware of the spectrum of infectious and inflammatory conditions that can affect the heart and the role of MRI in conjunction with other imaging techniques in their assessment.
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