Identification of Adverse Plaque Characteristics by Coronary MR Angiography

Stable patients who have undergone a clinically indicated CCTA study for suspected Coronary Artery Disease will undergo a research CMRA with contrast (Multihance or Optimark)total dose of up to 0.2 mmol/kg IV. Possible administration of oral beta-blocker (metoprolol)intravenous doses of 5mg IV metoprolol may be given every 2 minutes up to a maximal dose of 15 mg IV.