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  • Rheumatology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Systemic sclerosis (SSc) frequently involves the heart, often presenting as subclinical myocardial fibrosis.
  • Cardiac involvement (CI) in SSc is typically asymptomatic in early disease stages, complicating early diagnosis.
  • Accurate identification of CI is essential for effective management and treatment strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current understanding of the pathophysiology of CI in SSc.
  • To outline the cardiac manifestations associated with SSc.
  • To discuss and evaluate contemporary diagnostic imaging methods for CI in SSc.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of published studies on SSc, CI, and diagnostic techniques.
  • Discussion of pathophysiologic mechanisms and clinical cardiac findings in SSc.
  • Evaluation of imaging modalities including tissue Doppler imaging and cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR).

Main Results:

  • Tissue Doppler imaging shows promise for bedside detection of CI.
  • Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) is an operator-independent tool for identifying SSc-related CI.
  • CMR is particularly valuable for early-stage, asymptomatic CI and monitoring treatment response.

Conclusions:

  • Early and regular screening for CI using imaging techniques is recommended post-SSc diagnosis.
  • Cardiovascular magnetic resonance is currently the most promising imaging modality for diagnosing, monitoring, and assessing treatment efficacy in SSc-related CI.
  • Improved diagnostic accuracy through advanced imaging can lead to better patient management and therapeutic outcomes.