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21-12-2022 | Cardiac Amyloidosis | Review
Role of cardiovascular magnetic resonance in the clinical evaluation of left ventricular hypertrophy: a 360° panorama
Authors:
Silvia Aguiar Rosa, Boban Thomas, Maurizio Pieroni, Niccolò Maurizi, Mattia Zampieri, Francesco Cappelli, Alberto Marchi, Silvia Pradella, Nuno Cardim, Jan Bogaert, Iacopo Olivotto
Published in:
The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging
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Issue 4/2023
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Abstract
Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is a frequent imaging finding in the general population. In order to identify the precise etiology, a comprehensive diagnostic approach should be adopted, including the prevalence of each entity that may cause LVH, family history, clinical, electrocardiographic and imaging findings. By providing a detailed evaluation of the myocardium, cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) has assumed a central role in the differential diagnosis of left ventricular hypertrophy, with the technique of parametric imaging allowing more refined tissue characterization. This article aims to establish a parallel between pathophysiological features and imaging findings through the broad spectrum of LVH entities, emphasizing the role of CMR in the differential diagnosis.