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Giuseppe Muscogiuri1, Marco Guglielmo2, Alessandra Serra3

  • 1Department of Radiology, Istituto Auxologico Italiano IRCCS, San Luca Hospital, University Milano Bicocca, 20149 Milan, Italy.

Journal of Imaging
|February 24, 2022
PubMed

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This review explores noninvasive imaging for ischemic chronic cardiomyopathy (ICC). It details how techniques like coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) and cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) assess coronary arteries, myocardial ischemia, and heart function.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Imaging

Background:

  • Ischemic chronic cardiomyopathy (ICC) is a prevalent condition often leading to myocardial ischemia, infarction, and heart failure.
  • Accurate assessment of coronary anatomy, myocardial ischemia, and tissue characteristics is crucial for managing ICC.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of noninvasive imaging techniques for evaluating patients with ICC.
  • To detail how various imaging modalities assess coronary artery disease, myocardial ischemia, and infarction.

Main Methods:

  • Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) for coronary plaque assessment and ischemia evaluation (FFR-CT, CT perfusion).
  • Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) for cardiac function, ischemia detection, and myocardial tissue characterization (hibernated/infarcted myocardium).
  • Echocardiography for assessing cardiac function and wall motion abnormalities during ischemia.
  • Nuclear medicine for qualitative and quantitative myocardial perfusion assessment.

Main Results:

  • Noninvasive imaging provides critical information on coronary anatomy, stenosis, plaque composition, and myocardial viability.
  • CCTA, CMR, echocardiography, and nuclear medicine offer complementary data for comprehensive ICC evaluation.
  • The choice of imaging modality is guided by the patient's specific clinical presentation and history.

Conclusions:

  • A range of noninvasive imaging techniques are available for the anatomical and functional assessment of ICC.
  • These modalities enable detailed evaluation from coronary artery assessment to myocardial damage characterization.
  • Tailoring imaging strategies based on clinical context is essential for effective ICC management.

Keywords:
cardiac magnetic resonancechronic ischemic cardiomyopathycomputed tomography angiographyechocardiographymultimodality imagingnuclear medicine

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