Cardiovascular imaging in South Africa: Is the heartache easing?

South African Journal of Radiology

Leonie Scholtz¹ 

[1] Department of Radiology, University of Pretoria;

关键词: Cardiac Imaging;    South Africa;    CardiovascularMagnetic Resonance;   

DOI  :  10.4102/sajr.v20i2.1045

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

There is an escalation in the prevalence of cardiovascular disease in sub-Saharan Africa. The radiology community of South Africa plays an important role in curbing this epidemic. Cardiovascular magnetic resonance is now regarded as a very important tool in our diagnostic armamentarium, and in this issue some of the established applications, as well as exciting new developments, are discussed.

【 授权许可】

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