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Multimodality Imaging in the Evaluation of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Jamey Cutts1, Christopher Kramer2

  • 1Department of Medicine, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA.

Heart Failure Clinics
|October 13, 2025
PubMed

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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) diagnosis and management rely on multi-modal imaging. Echocardiography, cardiac MR, and CT play key roles in assessing morphologic changes and patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) involves pathological heart muscle thickening.
  • HCM increases risks for heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and sudden cardiac death.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the roles and limitations of multi-modal imaging in evaluating HCM.
  • To highlight the synergistic use of imaging for diagnosis and management.

Main Methods:

  • Review of echocardiography, cardiac MRI, and cardiac CT.
  • Assessment of morphologic changes associated with HCM symptoms and morbidity.

Main Results:

  • Each imaging modality (echocardiography, cardiac MR, CT) has specific strengths and weaknesses.
  • Multi-modal imaging is essential for comprehensive HCM evaluation.

Conclusions:

  • Integrated use of echocardiography, cardiac MR, and CT is crucial for effective HCM patient care.
  • Understanding the capabilities of each imaging technique optimizes diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.

Keywords:
Cardiac MRICardiac computed tomographyEchocardiogramHypertrophic cardiomyopathyMulti-modality imaging

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