RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Cardiac imaging techniques: which, when, and why
JF Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
JO Cleve Clin J Med
FD Cleveland Clinic
SP 213
OP 220
VO 63
IS 4
A1 James D. Thomas
A1 Brian P. Griffin
A1 Richard D. White
YR 1996
UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/63/4/213.abstract
AB SUMMARY Although a variety of cardiac imaging methods are available, their effective use requires knowledge of their underlying principles, clinical applications, potential pitfalls, and expense. This review outlines, for the generalist, the basics of echocardiography, nuclear imaging, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and provides insight into their appropriate use.