Current use of cardiac MRI in animals

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Abstract

Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging has evolved to become an indispensable tool in human cardiology. It is a non-invasive technique that enables objective assessment of myocardial function, size, and tissue composition. Recent innovations in magnetic resonance imaging scanner technology and parallel imaging techniques have facilitated the generation of parametric mapping to explore tissue characteristics, and the emergence of strain imaging has enabled cardiologists to evaluate cardiac function beyond conventional metrics. As veterinary cardiology continues to utilize CMR beyond the reference standard, clinical application of CMR will further expand our capabilities. This article describes the current use of CMR and adoption of more recent advances such as T1/T2 mapping in veterinary cardiology.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)13-23
Number of pages11
JournalJournal of Veterinary Cardiology
Volume51
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2024

Keywords

  • Canine
  • Cross sectional imaging
  • Extracellular volume fraction
  • Feline
  • Late gadolinium enhancement

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Physiology
  • General Veterinary

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