Cardiovascular Applications of Magnetic Resonance

Published with the co-operation of the "American Heart Association" as part of their monograph series, this book addresses the present and future utility of magnetic-resonance approaches as applied to the assessment of the heart and blood vessels. In over 500 pages and 34 chapters, it provides information on the clinical and basic aspects of magnetic resonance spectroscopy and imaging and their applications to the cardiovascular system. The first half of this text considers imaging, the second half concerns spectroscopy. This book is intended as a resource for scientists, physicians and healthcare professionals involved in this field.