Sports Medicine for Specific Ages and Abilities

This outstanding guide gives up-to-the-minute information on the rapidly expanding role of cardiac magnetic resonance imaging for the diagnosis and management of ischemic, valvular, myopathic, pericardial, aortic, and congenital heart disease. From basic concepts to techniques and applications, noted experts discuss the technical aspects of CMR and how they should be applied in clinical practice. They also explain the physiological aspects of the heart and how the latest technology can be applied to better understand and quantify pathology. Covers all the latest theory and practice of CMR for each major disease, including guidance on techniques and how to perform them. Compares CMR to echocardiography and other techniques...highlighting CMR's distinct advantages because it is non-invasive...entails no biological side effects...provides 3-D definition of normal and pathological detail...and more! Defines the appropriate role of CMR in a variety of clinical settings, with comparisons to other modalities, and discussions practical limitations and cost. Features contributions by expert authorities under the editorial leadership of two world recognized pioneers in the field. Includes nearly 500 figures, schematics, and tables to clarify every concept.