Clinical Cardiac MRI is a comprehensive textbook intended for everyone involved in magnetic resonance imaging of the heart. It is designed both as a useful guide for newcomers to the field and as an aid for those who routinely perform such studies. The first edition, published in 2004-5, was very well received within the cardiac imaging community, and has generally been considered the reference because of its completeness, its clarity, and the number and quality of the illustrations. Moreover, the addition of a CD-ROM showing 50 real-life cases significantly enhanced the value of the book. In this second edition, the aim has been to maintain the same quality while incorporating the newest insights and developments in this rapidly evolving domain of medical imaging. The four editors, all experts in the field, have taken great care to ensure a homogeneous high standard throughout the book. Finally, the selection of 100 real-life cases, added as online material, will further enhance the value of this textbook.

Cardiac MR Physics

MR Contrast Agents for Cardiac Imaging
Practical Setup
Cardiac Anatomy
Cardiovascular MR Imaging Planes and Segmentation
Cardiac Function
Myocardial Perfusion
Ischemic Heart Disease
Nonischemic Myocardial Disease
Pulmonary Hypertension
Heart Failure and Heart Transplantation
Pericardial Disease
Cardiac Masses
Valvular Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease
Congenital Heart Disease
Great Vessels
MR-Guided Cardiac Catheterization
Cardiac Modelling
Future Perspectives
General Conclusion.