Extracellular volume fraction mapping in the myocardium, part 1: evaluation of an automated method

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Disturbances in the myocardial extracellular volume fraction (ECV), such as diffuse or focal myocardial fibrosis or edema, are hallmarks of heart disease. Diffuse ECV changes are difficult to assess or quantify with cardiovascular ma...

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Main Authors: Kellman Peter, Wilson Joel R, Xue Hui, Ugander Martin, Arai Andrew E
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-09-01
Series:Journal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance
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