Cardiovascular magnetic resonance-guided diagnosis of cardiac affection in a Caucasian sarcoidosis population.

CONCLUSIONS: Among our predominantly Caucasian sarcoidosis study population, CMR-detected cardiac affection occurred in 15.4% and was missed by internationally valid standard clinical testing in all but one case. It reinforces CMR's diagnostic value as modality of choice to evaluate cardiac sarcoidosis. The estimation of its prognostic potential and its value in assessing the incidence of cardiac sarcoidosis however requires further longitudinal investigation. (Sarcoidosis Vasc Diffuse Lung Dis 2015; 32: 325-335). PMID: 26847100 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Sarcoidosis Vasculitis and Diffuse Lung Diseases - Category: Respiratory Medicine Tags: Sarcoidosis Vasc Diffuse Lung Dis Source Type: research