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01-02-2010

Molecular and Microstructural Imaging of the Myocardium

Authors: Shuning Huang, David E. Sosnovik

Published in: Current Cardiovascular Imaging Reports | Issue 1/2010

Abstract

The past year has witnessed ongoing progress in the field of molecular MRI of the myocardium. In addition, several novel fluorescent agents have been introduced and used to image remodeling in the injured myocardium. New techniques to image myocardial microstructure, such as diffusion spectrum MRI, have also been introduced and have tremendous potential for integration and synergy with molecular MRI. In the current review we focus on these and other advances in the field that have occurred over the past year.

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Title: Molecular and Microstructural Imaging of the Myocardium
Authors: Shuning Huang
David E. Sosnovik
Publication date: 01-02-2010
Publisher: Current Science Inc.
Published in: Current Cardiovascular Imaging Reports / Issue 1/2010
Print ISSN: 1941-9066
Electronic ISSN: 1941-9074
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12410-010-9007-y

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