(PDF) Cardiac MRI in the Diagnosis, Clinical Management By Aiden Abidov

This is the PDF eBook version for Cardiac MRI in the Diagnosis, Clinical Management and Prognosis of Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy – Dysplasia By Aiden Abidov, Isabel B Oliva, Frank I. Marcus

Table of Contents

Dedication
Acknowledgment
List of Contributors
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy: History and Pathology
Abstract
Introduction
History
Pathology and endomyocardial biopsy
Chapter 3: Definition, Clinical Features, and Classification of ARVC/D. Task Force Criteria for ARVC/D
Abstract
Definition of the disease
Chapter 4: CMR Features of ARVC/D
Abstract
Diagnosing ARVC/D by CMR
CMR findings in ARVC/D: typical imaging features
CMR protocol and cardiac anatomy in ARVC/D
Assessment of myocardial function
Myocardial wall assessment
Limitations of CMR
Chapter 5: Current Cardiac MRI Protocols for Known and Suspected ARVC/D
Abstract
The University of Arizona ARVC/D CMR protocol
Methodological considerations and future developments to assess RV size and function
Chapter 6: Association of Phenotype and Genotype in the Diagnosis and Prognosis of ARVC/D in the Adult Population
Abstract
Introduction
Epidemiology
Genetic determinants
Genotype–phenotype correlations
Family screening
Conclusions and future directions
Chapter 7: Diagnostic Evaluation of Children with Known or Suspected ARVC/D
Abstract
Chapter 8: Differential Diagnosis of ARVC/D
Abstract
RV size and function-based ARVC/D criteria: normal variants and artifacts
Cardiac sarcoidosis – an ARVC/D mimic
Other ARVC/D mimics: diagnostic dilemmas
Chapter 9: Special Cases and Special Populations: Tips and Tricks to Obtain a Diagnostic CMR
Abstract
CMR in patients with permanent pacemakers and ICDs
Arrhythmias
Inability to breath hold
Field of view
Pediatric patients
Chapter 10: Prognostic Value of Cardiac MRI in ARVC/D
Abstract
Determining the need and optimal timing for follow-up CMR
Chapter 11: Echocardiographic Applications in the Diagnosis and Management of Patients with ARVC
Abstract
Introduction
Role of echocardiography in diagnosis of ARVC/D
Future developments in echocardiography
Role of echocardiography in the era of MRI
Chapter 12: Other Imaging Modalities in the Evaluation of Patients with ARVC/D
Abstract
Introduction
Advanced and fusion methodologies
Chapter 13: Selected Clinical Cases from Our Practice
Abstract
Case 1
Case 2
Case 3
Case 4
Case 5
Case 6
Case 7
Subject Index