Magnetic resonance imaging: Physics basics for the cardiologist

Vassilios S. Vassiliou, Donnie Cameron, Sanjay K. Prasad, Peter D. Gatehouse

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Abstract

Magnetic resonance imaging physics can be a complex and challenging topic for the practising cardiologist. Its evolving nature and the increasing number of novel sequences used in clinical scanning have been topics of excellent reviews; however, the basic understanding of physics underlying the creation of images remains difficult for many cardiologists. In this review, we go back to the basic physics theories underpinning magnetic resonance and explain their application and use in achieving good quality cardiac imaging, whilst describing established and novel magnetic resonance sequences. By understanding these basic principles, it is anticipated that cardiologists and other health professionals will then appreciate more advanced physics manuscripts on cardiac scanning and novel sequences.
Original languageEnglish
JournalJRSM Cardiovascular Disease
Volume7
Early online date22 May 2018
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018

Keywords

  • Cardiology
  • cardiovascular imaging agents/techniques
  • computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging
  • diagnostic testing

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