Cardiac MRI is complementary to echocardiography in the assessment of cardiac masses
| Autor: | Maria I. Altbach, D O Lisa Castellano, Vincent L. Sorrell, Scott Squire, Vijayasree Kudithipudi |
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| Rok vydání: | 2007 |
| Předmět: |
medicine.medical_specialty
Noninvasive imaging medicine.diagnostic_test Cardiac computed tomography business.industry Magnetic resonance imaging Blood flow Magnetic Resonance Imaging Diagnosis Differential Heart Neoplasms Cardiothoracic surgery Echocardiography Internal medicine medicine Cardiology Prevalence Humans Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging Radiology Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine business Cardiac Tumors |
| Zdroj: | Echocardiography (Mount Kisco, N.Y.). 24(3) |
| ISSN: | 0742-2822 |
| Popis: | Despite the fact that the incidence of cardiac tumors is low, the prompt evaluation and adequate intervention of these is highly important. Although most tumors of the heart are considered histologically benign, there are significant risks associated with these "benign" tumors. These are associated with significant morbidity and mortality due to obstruction of blood flow, alterations of conduction, propagation of arrhythmias, and thromboembolism, depending on their size, location, and nature. With the advent of noninvasive imaging modalities--traditionally echocardiography; but more recently using cross-sectional imaging with cardiac computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging--cardiac tumors can be optimally assessed providing a greater opportunity for curative treatments by cardiothoracic surgery. |
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