Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Tissue Characterization for Neoplasm and Thrombus

Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Tissue Characterization for Neoplasm and Thrombus

Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Tissue Characterization for Neoplasm and Thrombus: Rethinking Imaging Paradigms for Diagnosis, Therapy, and Prognostic Risk Stratification Learning Objectives At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be better able to: 1. To understand the utility of CMR evidenced lesion vascularity to differentiate cardiac thrombus and neoplasm 2. To recognize added diagnostic value of CMR tissue characterization for identification of thrombus as compared to conventional imaging 3. To appreciate novel CMR-derived insights regarding epidemiology and risk conferred by cardiac metastases