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The Use of Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Diagnostic Workup and Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation
Joint Authors
Willems, Rik
Claus, Piet
Haemers, Peter
Source
Cardiology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-11-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia and imposes a huge clinical and economic burden.
AF is correlated with an increased morbidity and mortality, mainly due to stroke and heart failure.
Cardiovascular imaging modalities, including echocardiography, computed tomography (CT), and cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR), play a central role in the workup and treatment of AF.
One of the major advantages of CMR is the high contrast to noise ratio combined with good spatial and temporal resolution, without any radiation burden.
This allows a detailed assessment of the structure and function of the left atrium (LA).
Of particular interest is the ability to visualize the extent of LA wall injury.
We provide a focused review of the value of CMR in identifying the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms of AF, its role in stroke prevention and in the guidance of radiofrequency catheter ablation.
CMR is a promising technique that could add valuable information for therapeutic decision making in specific subpopulations with AF.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Haemers, Peter& Claus, Piet& Willems, Rik. 2012. The Use of Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Diagnostic Workup and Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation. Cardiology Research and Practice،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Haemers, Peter…[et al.]. The Use of Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Diagnostic Workup and Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation. Cardiology Research and Practice No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Haemers, Peter& Claus, Piet& Willems, Rik. The Use of Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Diagnostic Workup and Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation. Cardiology Research and Practice. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-488947
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-488947