Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) has become an essential part of noninvasive diagnostic cardiac imaging. A Practical Guide for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging provides a comprehensive and reader-friendly educational tool for physicians starting to work with CMR and cardiology and radiology trainees preparing for the Board certification examination. Appealing to trainees, this text conveys teaching points with multiple choice questions that are supported by concise comments, providing a complete explanation of the correct answer and pertinent up-to-date bibliography. Cases address a broad spectrum of clinical problems, including ischemic, valvular, myopathic, pericardial, aortic and congenital heart diseases. Common terms and phrases:


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