Cardiovascular magnetic resonance in the diagnosis of acute heart transplant rejection: a review

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Screening for organ rejection is a critical component of care for patients who have undergone heart transplantation. Endomyocardial biopsy is the gold standard screening tool, but non-invasive alternatives are needed. Cardiovascular...

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Main Authors: Toma Mustafa, Haykowsky Mark, Thompson Richard, Butler Craig R, Paterson Ian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2009-03-01
Series:Journal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance
Online Access:http://www.jcmr-online.com/content/11/1/7