Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance in Myocarditis
Christian L Polte1,2,3, Emanuele Bobbio3,4, Entela Bollano3,4
1Department of Clinical Physiology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, 41345 Gothenburg, Sweden.
Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)
|February 25, 2022
Summary
Diagnosing myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle) is difficult. Cardiovascular magnetic resonance is a key imaging tool, but this review details its strengths and limitations in clinical practice.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Myocarditis is an inflammatory heart muscle disease with diverse causes and symptoms.
- Accurate diagnosis of myocarditis can be challenging in clinical practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the strengths and weaknesses of cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) for diagnosing myocarditis.
- To provide an updated overview of CMR's role in evaluating patients with suspected myocarditis.
Main Methods:
- This is a review article, synthesizing current knowledge on CMR in myocarditis.
- Focuses on the diagnostic capabilities and limitations of CMR.
Main Results:
- Cardiovascular magnetic resonance offers valuable non-invasive multiparametric tissue characterization.
- CMR has limitations that need consideration in the diagnostic work-up.
Conclusions:
- CMR is an important tool for evaluating suspected myocarditis.
- Understanding CMR's strengths and weaknesses is crucial for optimal patient diagnosis.
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