[Myocardial clefts: a report of four cases]

Area of Science:

• Cardiology
• Medical Imaging

Background:

• Myocardial clefts are uncommon cardiac abnormalities.
• Their etiopathogenesis remains largely unknown, with several hypotheses proposed.
• These findings occur in both healthy individuals and those with cardiac conditions.

Observation:

• Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (cMRI) is effective in detecting myocardial clefts.
• Four clinical cases of myocardial clefts are presented.
• Myocardial clefts are often discovered incidentally during cardiac assessments.

Findings:

• Current cMRI techniques facilitate the identification of myocardial clefts.
• The study highlights the incidental detection of these abnormalities.

Implications:

• Despite their benign appearance, myocardial clefts pose a risk of systemic embolism.
• Increased awareness of myocardial clefts is essential for clinical management.
• Further research into the etiopathogenesis of myocardial clefts may inform preventative strategies.