Role of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance in Cardiac Amyloidosis: A Narrative Review
Nicola Maggialetti, Andrea Torrente, Giovanni D. Lorusso, Ilaria Villanova, Michele Ficco, Matteo Gravina, Cristina Ferrari, Luca Giordano, Vincenza Granata, Dino Rubini, Nicola Maria Lucarelli, Amato Antonio Stabile Ianora, Arnaldo Scardapane
Abstract
Amyloidosis is a rare infiltrative condition resulting from the extracellular accumulation of amyloid fibrils at the cardiac level. It can be an acquired condition or due to genetic mutations. With the progression of imaging technologies, a non-invasive diagnosis was proposed. In this study, we discuss the role of CMR in cardiac amyloidosis, focusing on the two most common subtypes (AL and ATTR), waiting for evidence-based guidelines to be published.
Topics & Concepts
AmyloidosisCardiac amyloidosisMedicineMagnetic resonance imagingCardiac magnetic resonanceAmyloid (mycology)Narrative reviewPathologyCardiologyRadiologyIntensive care medicineAmyloidosis: Diagnosis, Treatment, OutcomesParathyroid Disorders and TreatmentsMedical Imaging and Pathology Studies