State of the Art in Cardiovascular T2 Mapping: on the Way to a Cardiac Biomarker?

Purpose of Review Parametric mapping fosters the role of cardiovascular magnetic resonance in its unique capability to evaluate myocardial tissue without the use of contrast agents. While there is a large body of literature highlighting the role of T1 mapping, the role of T2 mapping is less clear. This review aims to address the latest evidences for added clinical value of T2 mapping.