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Role of Cardiac MRI in Pulmonary Hypertension.

Authors :
Peacock, Andrew
Source :
Current Medical Literature: Pulmonary Hypertension. 2011 Supplement, p5-5. 1p.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

The article discusses the role of cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the prognosis and evaluation of pulmonary hypertension (PH) patients in Great Britain. It mentions that the cardiac MRI can evaluate the condition of the right ventricle in terms of its mass, volume, and interaction with the left ventricle (LV) in patients with suspected PH. It also mentions that the cause of death of PH patients, is due to right -sided heart failure.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20411693
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Current Medical Literature: Pulmonary Hypertension
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
65480328