Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 6, 2026

In Vivo Quantitative Assessment of Myocardial Structure, Function, Perfusion and Viability Using Cardiac Micro-computed Tomography
Published on: February 16, 2016
Modalities to assess myocardial viability in the modern cardiology era
Ashraf Hamdan1, Nili Zafrir, Alexander Sagie
1Department of Cardiology, Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson Campus, Petach Tikva, Israel.
Abstract:
Detection of viable myocardium in patients with left ventricular dysfunction has become an increasingly important guide to prognosis and treatment. This article reviews the current status and future potential for the application of modalities to assess myocardial viability. Imaging and other techniques that are reviewed are myocardial perfusion imaging by single-photon-emission computed tomography, positron-emission tomography, echocardiography, cardiac magnetic resonance technology, computed tomography and catheter-based endocardial mapping.
Related Concept Videos
Cardiomyopathy II: Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Acute Coronary Syndrome III: Diagnostic Studies
Cardiomyopathy V: Interprofessional Care
Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System I:Echocardiography
Indications: Echocardiography is utilized to diagnose heart failure, valve disorders, and myocardial infarction. It also assesses cardiac structures' size, shape, and motion, evaluates...
Dysrhythmias V: Evaluating Dysrhythmias
Myocarditis II: Clinical Features and Diagnostic Tests
