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Cardiac Magnetic Resonance for the Evaluation of Suspected Cardiac Thrombus: Conventional and Emerging Techniques
Published on: June 11, 2019
Myocardial dynamic contrast-enhanced Mr: vascular diseases and beyond
Insights
Contrast-enhanced cardiac MRI evaluates heart perfusion and tissue. This review details conditions causing abnormal findings, preventing misdiagnosis of myocardial vascular disease.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Imaging
- Radiology
- Medical Diagnostics
Background:
- Contrast-enhanced cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CE-CMR) is crucial for assessing myocardial perfusion and tissue characteristics.
- Understanding CE-CMR findings is vital for accurate diagnosis of cardiac conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review microvascular and non-vascular conditions causing abnormal findings in CE-CMR.
- To enhance the interpretation of CE-CMR in patients with suspected myocardial vascular disease.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of CE-CMR findings.
- Analysis of various pathological conditions affecting the myocardium.
Main Results:
- CE-CMR can reveal diverse microvascular and non-vascular pathologies.
- Specific imaging patterns correlate with distinct underlying conditions.
Conclusions:
- Accurate interpretation of CE-CMR findings aids in differentiating various cardiac conditions.
- Knowledge of these conditions can prevent unnecessary invasive procedures for suspected myocardial vascular disease.
Abstract:
Contrast-enhanced cardiac magnetic resonance imaging allows the evaluation of both myocardial perfusion and myocardial tissue characteristics. This paper reviews different microvascular and non-vascular conditions that can cause abnormal findings on contrast-enhanced myocardial magnetic resonance imaging. Knowledge of their characteristics can avoid misinterpretation and avoid inappropriate referral for further invasive imaging in patients suspected of myocardial vascular disease.
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