Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI
Volume 27, Issue 1 , Pages 20-31 , February 2006

The Evolving Role of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Nonischemic Cardiomyopathy

  • David C. Isbell, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease).
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to David C. Isbell, MD, University of Virginia Health System, Department of Medicine, Lee Street, Box 800158, Charlottesville, VA 22908.
    • ,
  • Christopher M. Kramer, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease).
    • Department of Radiology, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA.

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