MRI of cardiomyopathy

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2008 Dec;191(6):1702-10. doi: 10.2214/AJR.07.3997.

Abstract

Objective: The aims of this article are to present the main features of MRI of cardiomyopathy and to show selected images of cardiomyopathies.

Conclusion: Cardiomyopathy is a frequent reason for cardiac MRI evaluation, which is now considered the most appropriate imaging technique for the diagnosis and follow-up of this wide range of myocardial diseases.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Cardiomyopathies / diagnosis*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Image Enhancement / methods*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged