Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance in the Diagnosis and Prognosis of Cardiac Amyloidosis
摘要
Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) has become an important clinical tool in the diagnosis of cardiac amyloidosis (CA). Its ability to provide high-resolution functional images and tissue characterization has led to its prominent role on the pathway to amyloid diagnosis or exclusion. In addition to identifying classic features of the pathology, a CMR study can provide important prognostic information. In this chapter, the authors review the utility of CMR and provide a simplified rubric for understanding the relevant features of a CMR study in the diagnosis of CA.