Assessment of pericardial disease by magnetic resonance and computed tomography

Pericardial disease and its consequences can be well shown with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT). Here I review the normal and pathologic anatomy and physiology of the pericardium, approaches to MRI and CT imaging of the pericardium, and some specific considerations in common conditions affecting the pericardium. J. Magn. Reson. Imaging 2004;19:816–826. © 2004 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.

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