| Helical CT features of arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 12235341 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC), also known as arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia, is a disorder of the heart muscle of unknown origin. It is characterized by electrical instability of the heart as a result of replacement of the right ventricular myocardium with fatty or fibrous fatty tissue. Dilatation of the right ventricle; fatty tissue in conspicuous trabeculae of the right ventricle, especially in the anterior wall, apex, and inferior (diaphragmatic) wall; and a scalloped appearance (bulging) of the right ventricular wall are characteristic findings at helical computed tomography (CT) that may be used to diagnose ARVC. Fatty tissue in the left ventricle and ventricular septum is seen relatively frequently in ARVC, and fat in the ventricular septum is another useful finding for diagnosis of ARVC with helical CT. ARVC is usually diagnosed on the basis of clinical or pathologic findings, and electron-beam CT is superior to nongated helical CT in assessment of abnormal right ventricular function. However, with knowledge of the characteristic findings, standard nongated helical CT can be helpful in diagnosing ARVC. |
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Authors:
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Fumiko Kimura; Fumikazu Sakai; Yasunari Sakomura; Mikihiko Fujimura; Eiko Ueno; Naoki Matsuda; Hiroshi Kasanuki; Norio Mitsuhashi |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Radiographics : a review publication of the Radiological Society of North America, Inc Volume: 22 ISSN: 0271-5333 ISO Abbreviation: Radiographics Publication Date: 2002 Sep-Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2002-09-17 Completed Date: 2002-12-09 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8302501 Medline TA: Radiographics Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1111-24 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Radiology, Tokyo Women's Medical University, 8-1 Kawada-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8666, Japan. fumikok@rad.twmu.ac.jp |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia
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pathology,
radiography* Humans Tomography, X-Ray Computed* |
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