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Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance for the Differentiation of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy

Matthew K Burrage1, Vanessa M Ferreira2

  • 1University of Oxford Centre for Clinical Magnetic Resonance Research (OCMR), Radcliffe Department of Medicine, University of Oxford, Level 0, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9DU, UK.

Current Heart Failure Reports
|August 27, 2020
PubMed

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Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) helps differentiate causes of left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH). Advanced CMR techniques offer valuable insights for patient management and prognosis.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) presents diverse etiologies, making differentiation challenging.
  • Accurate diagnosis is crucial for patient management and prognosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the role of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (CMR) in assessing LVH.
  • To highlight advanced CMR techniques for differentiating LVH etiologies.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing CMR for detailed morphological assessment of LVH.
  • Employing advanced CMR techniques including late gadolinium enhancement, parametric mapping, diffusion tensor imaging, and myocardial strain.

Main Results:

  • Advanced CMR techniques show promise in differentiating key LVH etiologies.
  • Parametric mapping combined with other advanced methods aids in assessing and differentiating LVH causes.

Conclusions:

  • CMR with advanced tissue characterization is a powerful tool for LVH assessment.
  • These techniques provide valuable prognostic information and aid clinical decision-making.
Abstract

Keywords:
Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR)Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH)T1 mapping

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