| Diagnostic approach and role of MRI in the assessment of acute myocarditis. | |
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PMID: 19092367 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The diagnosis of acute myocarditis can be challenging, primarily because of the clinical diversity at presentation, the nonspecificity of traditional noninvasive tests, as well as the poor diagnostic yield and potential complications inherent with endomyocardial biopsy. Contrast-enhanced and nonenhanced cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is emerging as an imaging modality of choice to diagnose and monitor the progression of myocarditis. MRI is nonionizing, non-nephrotoxic, and in comparison to coronary angiography, allows the clinician to rapidly eliminate irreversible ischemic injury (acute coronary syndrome) from the differential diagnosis. This timely review discusses the advantages and limitations of cardiac MRI over alternative diagnostic modalities and offers a practical approach to the contemporary diagnosis and assessment of acute myocarditis. |
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Authors:
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Katarina H Nelson; Tao Li; Luis Afonso |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Cardiology in review Volume: 17 ISSN: 1538-4683 ISO Abbreviation: Cardiol Rev Publication Date: 2009 Jan-Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-12-18 Completed Date: 2009-02-12 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9304686 Medline TA: Cardiol Rev Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 24-30 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Wayne State University, Harper University Hospital, 3990 John R., Detroit, MI 48201, USA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Acute Disease Gadolinium / diagnostic use Humans Magnetic Resonance Imaging* Myocarditis / diagnosis* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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7440-54-2/Gadolinium |
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