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  • Medical Imaging

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  • Autoimmune rheumatic diseases (ARDs) are linked to increased cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk and reduced life expectancy.
  • Early and noninvasive diagnosis of CVD is critical for managing ARD patients.

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  • To enhance the diagnosis and follow-up of CVD in ARDs through detailed knowledge of imaging techniques.

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  • Review of various noninvasive cardiovascular imaging modalities.
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  • Echocardiography offers cost-effective early CVD detection in ARDs.
  • PET provides better resolution for perfusion and inflammation imaging than SPECT, with less radiation but higher cost.
  • CTCA reliably excludes coronary artery disease in ARDs.
  • CMR enables comprehensive functional and tissue evaluation without radiation, ideal for serial monitoring.

Conclusions:

  • Cardiovascular imaging is essential for managing CVD in ARD patients.
  • Familiarity with the strengths and weaknesses of each modality optimizes diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
  • Molecular imaging shows potential for personalized ARD treatments.