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Published on: November 17, 2017
Atherosclerosis imaging and heart failure
Verônica Rolim S Fernandes1, Susan Cheng, João A C Lima
1The Division of Cardiology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Insights
Coronary atherosclerosis is a key cause of heart failure. Advanced imaging techniques can detect early signs of this disease, aiding in timely intervention and better risk assessment.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Medical Imaging
- Atherosclerosis Research
Background:
- Coronary atherosclerosis is the primary cause of heart failure.
- Atherosclerosis progression leads to myocardial dysfunction and congestive heart disease.
- Early detection of cardiac disease is crucial for effective management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review non-invasive imaging strategies for identifying atherosclerosis.
- To assess the value of these techniques in early cardiac disease detection.
- To explore the potential of imaging in cardiovascular risk assessment.
Main Methods:
- Review of non-invasive imaging techniques.
- Inclusion of carotid ultrasonography, coronary computed tomography, cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging, brachial artery reactivity testing, and ankle-brachial index.
- Evaluation of accuracy, reliability, and clinical utility.
Main Results:
- Various imaging methods demonstrate accuracy and reliability.
- These techniques can enhance cardiovascular risk assessment.
- Potential for early detection and intervention in myocardial dysfunction.
Conclusions:
- Non-invasive imaging plays a vital role in detecting atherosclerosis.
- Further development can improve early intervention strategies.
- Enhanced understanding of atherosclerotic disease progression is achievable.
Abstract:
Coronary atherosclerosis is the most important primary etiologic factor predisposing to the development of heart failure. The mechanisms by which coronary atherosclerosis lead to heart failure likely involve the initial development of regional myocardial dysfunction, later progressing to global ventricular failure and symptomatic congestive disease. A variety of imaging strategies have been investigated for their value in identifying and characterizing markers of atherosclerosis in the effort to detect early cardiac disease. Non-invasive imaging techniques for assessing anatomic or functional manifestations of atherosclerosis include carotid ultrasonography, coronary computed tomography, cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging, brachial artery reactivity testing, and the ankle-brachial index. Many of these imaging methods are shown to have accuracy, reliability, and the potential to add value to an office-based cardiovascular risk assessment. Further development of such imaging methods could facilitate early intervention in the development of myocardial dysfunction while enhancing our understanding of the natural course of atherosclerotic disease.
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