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Role of imaging in the detection of reversible cardiomyopathy
journal contribution
posted on 2023-05-22, 23:42 authored by Park, J-H, Kwon, DH, Starling, RC, Thomas MarwickThomas MarwickHeart failure is a major clinical problem in developed countries with about half of heart failure patients exhibiting decreased left ventricular systolic function. The correct identification and prompt treatment of some specific etiologies can reverse heart failure, and recognition of myocardial recovery may avoid long-term therapy. However, the echocardiographic patterns of patients with a variety of etiologies of heart failure are similar, so the selective use of other imaging techniques is necessary for identification of specific etiologies. The role of repeat imaging in monitoring the therapeutic response is controversial, as is the cessation of medical therapy in patients demonstrating recovery.
History
Publication title
Journal of Cardiovascular UltrasoundVolume
21Pagination
45-55ISSN
1975-4612Department/School
Menzies Institute for Medical ResearchPublisher
Korean Society of EchocardiographyPlace of publication
Korea, Republic ofRepository Status
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