cmr⁴² is a vendor-independent workstation solution for comprehensive evaluation of Cardiovascular MR (CMR) images. It is designed to be used in clinical settings as well as for experimental and clinical research.

cmr⁴² has full functionality for viewing and simple measurements, but is mostly focused on tools needed for clinical CMR, including short axis and long axis ventricular function analysis, myocardial tissue characterization, dynamic signal intensity analysis and evaluation of velocity encoded images. The tools have been developed by very experienced CMR readers and are optimized for clinical workflow. Its intuitive graphical user interface with multi-cine display capabilities facilitate a fast and efficient quantitative evaluation of CMR studies. The program framework is designed for the fast integration of new approaches for quantitative analysis in CMR (and potentially other fields of medical MRI).

cmr⁴² provides full DICOM connectivity and therefore can be used as a standalone application with easy integration into existing network environments including Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS), which are widely used in hospitals.