Novel Imaging Techniques for Heart Failure

Imaging techniques play a main role in heart failure (HF) diagnosis, assessment of aetiology and treatment guidance. Echocardiography is the method of choice for its availability, cost and it provides most of the information required for the management and follow up of HF patients. Other non-invasiv...

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Published in:Cardiac failure review 2016-05, Vol.2 (1), p.27-34
Main Authors: Melero-Ferrer, Josep L, López-Vilella, Raquel, Morillas-Climent, Herminio, Sanz-Sánchez, Jorge, Sánchez-Lázaro, Ignacio J, Almenar-Bonet, Luis, Martínez-Dolz, Luis
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Language:English
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Clinical Evaluation
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Summary:Imaging techniques play a main role in heart failure (HF) diagnosis, assessment of aetiology and treatment guidance. Echocardiography is the method of choice for its availability, cost and it provides most of the information required for the management and follow up of HF patients. Other non-invasive cardiac imaging modalities, such as cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR), nuclear imaging-positron emission tomography (PET) and single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and computed tomography (CT) could provide additional aetiological, prognostic and therapeutic information, especially in selected populations. This article reviews current indications and possible future applications of imaging modalities to improve the management of HF patients.
ISSN:2057-7540
2057-7559
DOI:10.15420/cfr.2015:29:2