Evaluation of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Newer Echo and MRI Approaches

Journal Article · Thu Aug 15 04:00:00 EDT 2019 · Current Cardiology Reports (Print)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/S11886-019-1173-1· OSTI ID:22929219

Habib, Manhal; Hoss, Sara; Rakowski, Harry ^[1]

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1. Toronto General Hospital, The Division of Cardiology, Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, University Health Network (Canada)

Purpose of Review: This review discusses the basic and evolving echocardiographic and cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) approaches in the diagnosis and management of patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Recent Findings: Newer imaging technologies and techniques in both echocardiography and CMR have proved to add incremental value to our understanding of HCM. 3D reconstruction in echocardiography and CMR allows for more accurate morphological and volumetric assessment of the left ventricle. Echocardiographic and CMR-based left atrial assessment, including for its mechanical properties, has been shown to be correlated to outcomes and development of atrial fibrillation. Tissue characterization and scar burden quantification by late gadolinium enhancement on CMR has revolutionized our understanding of fibrotic processes in HCM and their contribution to disease severity and clinical outcomes. Summary: Cardiac imaging plays a crucial role in HCM patients. Using echocardiography and CMR as complementary modalities allows for improved diagnostics, optimization of treatment, and better prognostication.

• OSTI ID: 22929219
• Journal Information: Current Cardiology Reports (Print), Journal Name: Current Cardiology Reports (Print) Journal Issue: 8 Vol. 21; ISSN 1523-3782
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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