Cardiac MRI has become an indispensable tool in the management of many cardiac diseases as it provides information on aetiology, improves disease prognosis and determines treatment strategies. In this case-based session, the indications for cardiac MRI will be discussed. In addition, the speakers will share their experiences on how to perform the examination optimally and obtain high-quality images.
Chairperson's introduction
Luigi Natale, Anguillara Sabazia / Italy
Indications for cardiac magnetic resonance imaging
Basic cardiac MRI sequences
Jesse Habets, The Hague / Netherlands
Tilman Stephan Emrich, Mainz / Germany
Panel discussion: Which patients benefit most from cardiac MRI?