Role of non-invasive imaging in the work-up of cardiomyopathies. [Review]
Role of non-invasive imaging in the work-up of cardiomyopathies. [Review]
- 2015
Cardiomyopathy is an intrinsic structural disorder of the myocardium that may result in ventricular dysfunction and can progress to clinical heart failure. Non-invasive imaging modalities can determine whether abnormalities are present in the myocardium, valves, pericardium, or vessels. These imaging techniques can also present important prognostic information, as well as direct treatment and further management. Echocardiography is the most common imaging technique used for the initial diagnosis and management of cardiomyopathy; however, other imaging modalities, including nuclear cardiac imaging, cardiac magnetic resonance imaging, and cardiac computed tomography, may play an important role depending on the underlying etiology of the cardiomyopathy. This article reviews the role of non-invasive imaging in the work-up and management of patients with cardiomyopathy.
English
1523-3804
*Cardiomyopathies/di [Diagnosis]
*Diagnostic Imaging
*Heart Failure/di [Diagnosis]
*Myocardial Ischemia/di [Diagnosis]
*Myocardium/pa [Pathology]
Animals
Diagnostic Imaging/mt [Methods]
Humans
Image Processing, Computer-Assisted/mt [Methods]
MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Medicine/Cardiology
Journal Article
Review
Cardiomyopathy is an intrinsic structural disorder of the myocardium that may result in ventricular dysfunction and can progress to clinical heart failure. Non-invasive imaging modalities can determine whether abnormalities are present in the myocardium, valves, pericardium, or vessels. These imaging techniques can also present important prognostic information, as well as direct treatment and further management. Echocardiography is the most common imaging technique used for the initial diagnosis and management of cardiomyopathy; however, other imaging modalities, including nuclear cardiac imaging, cardiac magnetic resonance imaging, and cardiac computed tomography, may play an important role depending on the underlying etiology of the cardiomyopathy. This article reviews the role of non-invasive imaging in the work-up and management of patients with cardiomyopathy.
English
1523-3804
*Cardiomyopathies/di [Diagnosis]
*Diagnostic Imaging
*Heart Failure/di [Diagnosis]
*Myocardial Ischemia/di [Diagnosis]
*Myocardium/pa [Pathology]
Animals
Diagnostic Imaging/mt [Methods]
Humans
Image Processing, Computer-Assisted/mt [Methods]
MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Medicine/Cardiology
Journal Article
Review