The central role of multimodality cardiac imaging in the assessment and management of cardiac masses.

Autor: Khan, Ahsan A, Ali, Syed Rizwan, Tan, Timothy C, Khan, Jamal Nasir
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Zdroj: European Heart Journal Case Reports; Dec2024, Vol. 8 Issue 12, p1-4, 4p
Abstrakt: The article focuses on the role of multimodality cardiac imaging in diagnosing and managing cardiac masses, particularly in the case of cardiac angiosarcoma. Topics include the use of imaging techniques such as CT, echocardiography, and cardiovascular MRI, the novel application of excimer laser-assisted intracardiac biopsy for diagnosis, and the challenges in managing inoperable cardiac tumors through palliative treatments like radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
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