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Molecular and Microstructural Imaging of the Myocardium

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The past year has witnessed ongoing progress in the field of molecular MRI of the myocardium. In addition, several novel fluorescent agents have been introduced and used to image remodeling in the injured myocardium. New techniques to image myocardial microstructure, such as diffusion spectrum MRI, have also been introduced and have tremendous potential for integration and synergy with molecular MRI. In the current review we focus on these and other advances in the field that have occurred over the past year.

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Dr. Sosnovik has been funded in part by the following National Institutes of Health grants: R01 HL093038 and K08 HL079984.

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Huang, S., Sosnovik, D.E. Molecular and Microstructural Imaging of the Myocardium. curr cardiovasc imaging rep 3, 26–33 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12410-010-9007-y

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