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World J Cardiol. Oct 26, 2014; 6(10): 1060-1066
Published online Oct 26, 2014. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v6.i10.1060
Contribution of cardiovascular magnetic resonance in the evaluation of coronary arteries
Sophie Mavrogeni, George Markousis-Mavrogenis, Genovefa Kolovou
Sophie Mavrogeni, George Markousis-Mavrogenis, Genovefa Kolovou, Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center, 17561 Athens, Greece
Author contributions: All the authors both contributed to this paper.
Correspondence to: Sophie Mavrogeni, MD, FESC, Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center, 50 Esperou Street, 17561 Athens, Greece. soma13@otenet.gr
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Received: February 22, 2014
Revised: August 11, 2014
Accepted: September 4, 2014
Published online: October 26, 2014
Core Tip

Core tip: Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) allows the non-radiating assessment of coronary arteries. At the moment it is indicated only to detection of abnormal coronary artery origin, ectasia and/or aneurysms (class I indication) and coronary artery bypass grafts (class II indication). The utilisation of coronary MRA (CMRA) for coronary artery disease diagnosis is not at the moment part of clinical routine. However, due to lack of radiation is particularly useful for children and women. A combined CMR protocol, including CMRA and stress perfusion-fibrosis evaluation may offer a non-invasive assessment of cardiovascular profile in high risk patients.