The Role of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance in Heart Failure
Author Information
Author(s): Daniel M. Sado, Jonathan M. Hasleton, Anna S. Herrey, James C. Moon
Primary Institution: The Heart Hospital, University College London Hospitals NHS Trust
Hypothesis
Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) can improve the understanding and management of heart failure (HF).
Conclusion
CMR is establishing itself as the gold standard non-invasive method for phenotyping heart failure, providing important insights into its aetiology and pathophysiology.
Supporting Evidence
- CMR provides accurate quantification of systolic dysfunction and helps determine the aetiology of heart failure.
- CMR impacted management in two thirds of patients in the EuroCMR registry.
- Late gadolinium enhancement imaging can identify myocardial scar and is prognostic.
Takeaway
CMR is a special type of imaging that helps doctors see how the heart is working and can help find problems that cause heart failure.
Methodology
The paper discusses the principles of CMR and its role in diagnosing and managing heart failure, including various imaging techniques and their applications.
Limitations
CMR cannot directly measure pressures, limiting its ability to assess pulmonary vascular resistance.
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