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Arch Cardiol Mex 2004; 74 (s2)

The role of imaging for the diagnostic approach of cardiovascular pathology

Pop GAM, Van DAPJ

Language: English
References: 23
Page: 531-536
PDF size: 118.25 Kb.


ABSTRACT

In the diagnostic approach of cardiovascular pathology the potential of established imaging techniques like ultrasound has been expanded in recent years and new imaging techniques have been developed. These new techniques are magnetic resonance imaging, multi-detector computed tomography and electron-beam computed tomography; a common characteristic is that the images of the heart and vessels are obtained non-invasively. The imaging tools have deepened the insight in the acute and chronic manifestations of atherosclerosis. They have also replaced or at least diminished invasive diagnostic procedures in the diagnostic work-up of patients with heart valve defects and complex congenital heart disease. Furthermore, in other common cardiovascular disorders like hypertension, aortic pathology, heart tumours and pericardial disease the diagnostic approach has also been changed dramatically by the aforementioned imaging tools.


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