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Assessment of left ventricular mass by cardiovascular magnetic resonance
Saul G Myerson1, Nicholas G Bellenger, Dudley J Pennell
1Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Unit, Royal Brompton Hospital, London, United Kingdom.
Insights
Left ventricular hypertrophy increases mortality risk. Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) offers an accurate method for measuring left ventricular mass, aiding prognosis and treatment.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is linked to increased mortality and morbidity.
- Accurate measurement of left ventricular mass is crucial for understanding LVH prognosis and guiding treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) as a method for measuring left ventricular mass.
- To compare CMR with other measurement techniques.
- To examine the clinical and research implications of CMR's improved reproducibility in LVH assessment.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on left ventricular mass measurement techniques.
- Focus on cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) methodology.
- Comparative analysis of CMR against other imaging modalities.
Main Results:
- Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) is presented as a suitable tool for accurate, safe, and reproducible measurement of left ventricular mass.
- The review highlights the improved reproducibility of CMR compared to other methods.
- Potential clinical and research applications stemming from enhanced measurement accuracy are discussed.
Conclusions:
- Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) provides a reliable method for assessing left ventricular mass in patients with left ventricular hypertrophy.
- Improved reproducibility of CMR measurements has significant implications for clinical practice and research.
- CMR facilitates better prognostic evaluation and therapeutic strategies for LVH.
Abstract:
Left ventricular hypertrophy is associated with significant excess mortality and morbidity. The study and treatment of this condition, in particular the prognostic implications of changes in left ventricular mass, require an accurate, safe, and reproducible method of measurement. Cardiovascular magnetic resonance is a suitable tool for this purpose, and this review assesses the technique in comparison with others and examines the clinical and research implications of the improved reproducibility.