Key result
CMR and emerging molecular imaging show promise for improving diagnostic precision in myocarditis.
Why the study?
Increased recognition of inflammation's role in acute and chronic dilated cardiomyopathy has renewed interest in noninvasive imaging for myocarditis detection.
Noninvasive imaging, particularly cardiovascular magnetic resonance and emerging molecular imaging, plays a key role in improving diagnostic precision for myocarditis and inflammation in dilated cardiomyopathy.
Increased recognition of the role of inflammation in acute and chronic dilated cardiomyopathy has revived an interest in noninvasive imaging for detection of myocarditis. Diagnostic strategies that are based on molecular imaging promise to further advance our understanding and improve diagnostic precision. This article reviews the strengths and limitations of common clinical tests used for the diagnosis of myocarditis, with a focus on the emerging role of cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging. Novel imaging modalities that are currently in preclinical development are discussed with recommendations for future clinical research.
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Skouri et al. (2006) conducted a review in Myocarditis. Noninvasive imaging (Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging) was evaluated. Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging and emerging molecular imaging strategies hold promise for advancing our understanding and improving diagnostic precision in myocarditis.
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