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Language: Spanish
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ABSTRACT

Magnetic resonance has been widely used in cardiology. Its excellent temporal and spatial resolution, as well tissue contrast, makes the characterization of the morphology, dimension and function of the heart, and of the coronary and peripheral vessels possible.

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