1 Summits in Clinical Cardiovascular MRI : Cardiac Acute and Chronic Ischemic Disease

Cardiac Magnetic Resonance (CMR) has the capability to assess cardiac function, to visualize small myocardial lesions and to differentiate myocardial tissue changes. That ́s why CMR is of growing impact in clinical routine in different hospitals depending on availability and expertise. Beside characterization of tissue changes, CMR has the potential to differentiate prospectively reversible vs., irreversible and acute vs. chronic myocardial injuries. The changes can be monitored during follow-up. Whereas the non-invasive differentiation of myocardial injury is an ongoing diagnostic challenge in cardiology, there is a growing need. Echocardiography is a basic tool to assess wall motion abnormalities, but underlying etiologies of these functional abnormalities, Meanwhile, the indications of CMR in various cardiovascular disorders are steadily growing. The application of CMR in Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is common in different CMRcentres depending on the experience of investigator and referring doctor.