Magnetic resonance imaging can simultaneously assess mechanical dyssynchrony, myocardial scar tissue, and cardiac venous anatomy to predict patient response to cardiac resynchronization therapy.
Does MRI aid in the selection of patients who will respond to CRT?
MRI is a comprehensive imaging tool that can evaluate mechanical dyssynchrony, myocardial scar, and venous anatomy to optimize patient selection for CRT.
Magnetic resonance imaging has great potential for aiding in the selection of patients who will respond to CRT. MRI is the only imaging tool that can simultaneously assess mechanical dyssynchrony, determine the amount and location of myocardial scar tissue, and map the location of cardiac venous anatomy-three important factors in predicting a patient's response to CRT. The goal of this manuscript is to review the MRI methods that can be used in the selection of patients for CRT.
Delfino et al. (2008) conducted a review in Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) candidates. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was evaluated. Magnetic resonance imaging can simultaneously assess mechanical dyssynchrony, myocardial scar tissue, and cardiac venous anatomy to predict patient response to cardiac resynchronization therapy.
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