Why the study?
Does cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging improve the diagnostic evaluation of patients with known or suspected coronary artery disease?
Population
Patients with known or suspected coronary artery disease
Comparison
Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging vs Echocardiography and nuclear imaging
Design
Review
Key result
Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging provides precise quantification of ventricular volumes and function, and directly visualizes myocardial scar using delayed gadolinium enhancement.
Authors
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May support CMR in CAD evaluation; leaves open whether routine use improves outcomes versus other modalities.
Does cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging improve the diagnostic evaluation of patients with known or suspected coronary artery disease?
CMR is a highly accurate and versatile imaging modality that serves as a gold standard for evaluating ventricular function and myocardial viability in patients with coronary artery disease.
Werner G. Daniel (2010) conducted a review in Known or suspected coronary artery disease. Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging vs. Echocardiography and nuclear imaging was evaluated. Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging provides precise quantification of ventricular volumes and function, and directly visualizes myocardial scar using delayed gadolinium enhancement.
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