Effects of gadolinium contrast agent on aortic blood flow and myocardial strain measurements by phase-contrast cardiovascular magnetic resonance

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Quantitative blood flow and aspects of regional myocardial function such as myocardial displacement and strain can be measured using phase-contrast cardiovascular magnetic resonance (PC-CMR). Since a gadolinium-based contrast agent i...

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Main Authors: Bergvall Erik, Bloch Karin, Hedström Erik, Ståhlberg Freddy, Arheden Håkan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-11-01
Series:Journal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance
Online Access:http://www.jcmr-online.com/content/12/1/70