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World J Cardiol. Jun 26, 2014; 6(6): 405-414
Published online Jun 26, 2014. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v6.i6.405
Published online Jun 26, 2014. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v6.i6.405
Role of cardiovascular magnetic resonance in assessment of acute coronary syndrome
Shah M Azarisman, Department of Internal Medicine, Kulliyyah of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia, Bandar InderaMahkota, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
Shah M Azarisman, Karen S Teo, Matthew I Worthley, Stephen G Worthley, Cardiovascular Research Centre, Royal Adelaide Hospital, North Terrace, Adelaide 5000, Australia
Author contributions: Azarisman SM and Worthley SG designed and wrote the paper; Teo KS and Worthley MI co-wrote, proof read and edited the paper.
Correspondence to: Dr. Shah M Azarisman, Department of Internal Medicine, Kulliyyah of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia, Jalan Sultan Abdullah, Bandar InderaMahkota, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia. risman1973@hotmail.com
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Received: December 29, 2013
Revised: March 10, 2014
Accepted: April 17, 2014
Published online: June 26, 2014
Processing time: 179 Days and 13.5 Hours
Revised: March 10, 2014
Accepted: April 17, 2014
Published online: June 26, 2014
Processing time: 179 Days and 13.5 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: This review focuses on cardiovascular magnetic resonance in achieving speedy diagnosis, risk stratification and prognostication in acute coronary syndrome. It discusses the modalities already available towards achieving this end and the incremental information availed by cardiac magnetic resonance. The paper also discusses new imaging techniques and their contribution towards the cardiac magnetic resonance imaging assessment of patients with acute coronary syndrome.