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Published in: Insights into Imaging 4/2011

Open Access 01-08-2011 | Review

The emerging role of magnetic resonance imaging and multidetector computed tomography in the diagnosis of dilated cardiomyopathy

Authors: Massimo Slavich, Anca Florian, Jan Bogaert

Published in: Insights into Imaging | Issue 4/2011

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Abstract

Magnetic resonance imaging and multidetector computed tomography are new imaging methods that have much to offer clinicians caring for patients with dilated cardiomyopathy. In this article we briefly describe the clinical, pathophysiological and histological aspects of dilated cardiomyopathy. Then we discuss in detail the use of both imaging methods for measurement of chamber size, global and regional function, for myocardial tissue characterisation, including myocardial viability assessment, and determination of arrhythmogenic substrate, and their emerging role in cardiac resynchronisation therapy.
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Metadata
Title
The emerging role of magnetic resonance imaging and multidetector computed tomography in the diagnosis of dilated cardiomyopathy
Authors
Massimo Slavich
Anca Florian
Jan Bogaert
Publication date
01-08-2011
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Insights into Imaging / Issue 4/2011
Electronic ISSN: 1869-4101
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13244-011-0101-8

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