Magnetic Resonance Diffusion Tensor Imaging Provides New Insights Into the Microstructural Alterations in Dilated Cardiomyopathy.
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چکیده
Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) is a promising technique capable of probing the myocardial microstructure by assessing the myofiber orientation. New technical developments in CMR DTI in recent years have allowed the clinical application of this powerful imaging technique. CMR DTI has been used to study myocardial infarction and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in patients, revealing their adverse effects on myocardial microstructure. The article in this issue of Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging by von Deuster et al describes a new clinical application of CMR DTI.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Circulation. Cardiovascular imaging
دوره 9 10 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2016