Cardiac Imaging of Infiltrative Cardiomyopathies

Abstract Infiltrative cardiomyopathies are characterized by deposition of abnormal material in the intra- or extracellular compartment of the myocardium resulting in impairment in cardiac filling and relaxation. Disorders of myocardial infiltration are distinct with differing abnormalities in cardiac histology, pathophysiology, morphology, and function. Cardiac imaging plays a critical role in management, facilitating diagnosis, risk stratification, disease monitoring, and treatment. Importantly, advances in imaging technology have enabled earlier detection, providing opportunity for intervention and improved patient outcomes.
Source: Current Cardiovascular Imaging Reports - Category: Radiology Source Type: research