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Published in: Current Cardiovascular Imaging Reports 7/2020

Open Access 01-07-2020 | Angiography | Intravascular Imaging (AG Truesdell, Section Editor)

The Role of Imaging for MINOCA (Myocardial Infarction with No Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease): a Review of Literature and Current Perspectives

Authors: Mirvat Alasnag, Qurat-ul-ain Jelani, Thomas W. Johnson, Biljana Parapid, Mohammed Balghaith, Khaled Al-Shaibi

Published in: Current Cardiovascular Imaging Reports | Issue 7/2020

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

The objective of this review is to summarize scientific statements on the diagnosis and management of myocardial infarction with no obstructive coronary artery disease (MINOCA); define the diagnostic role of optical coherence tomography (OCT), intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR); and provide representative case examples.

Recent Findings

The majority of patients with MINOCA are evaluated by conventional coronary angiography. However, intracoronary imaging using OCT or IVUS permits more accurate understanding of the underlying pathology. These and other imaging modalities provide significant diagnostic and prognostic value.

Summary

Although nonobstructive disease is the hallmark of the disease, MINOCA is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Every effort to define the underlying pathology is necessary and requires more standardized use of imaging in clinical practice.
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Metadata
Title
The Role of Imaging for MINOCA (Myocardial Infarction with No Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease): a Review of Literature and Current Perspectives
Authors
Mirvat Alasnag
Qurat-ul-ain Jelani
Thomas W. Johnson
Biljana Parapid
Mohammed Balghaith
Khaled Al-Shaibi
Publication date
01-07-2020
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current Cardiovascular Imaging Reports / Issue 7/2020
Print ISSN: 1941-9066
Electronic ISSN: 1941-9074
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12410-020-09540-4

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