Can T2 weighted imaging in cardiac MRI chest pain protocols improve diagnostic capability?
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Background Evaluation of chest pain(CP) patients with cardiac MRI (CMR) provides a comprehensive exam including myocardial structure, function, perfusion and viability in 30-35 min without radiation or iodinated contrast. Patients who present with CP, but no ECG changes and normal biomarker levels are candidates for CMR evaluation. This study was designed to assess the diagnostic value of T2 weighted imaging, incorporated into a standard CMR chest pain protocol.
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