Quantitative texture analysis in echocardiography: Application to the diagnosis of myocarditis

Ferdeghini, E.M.; Pinamonti, Bruno; Picaño, Eugenio; Lattanzi, Fabio; Bussani, Rossana; Slavich, Gianni; Benassi, A.; Camerini, F; Landini, Luigi; LʼAbbate, Antonio

doi:10.1002/jcu.1870190503

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“…LV dysfunction is usually seen, and may be segmental, reflecting the focal nature of myocarditis. A trabeculated pattern of wall thickening may be seen if inflammation is substantial (6,7).…”

Section: Definition Of Etiology (Systolic Vs Diastolic Dysfunction)mentioning

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Imaging studies in patients with heart failure: Current and evolving technologies

Glassberg

Kirkpatrick²,

Ferrari³

2008

Critical Care Medicine

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Technological advances continue to expand the clinical role of echocardiography in the intensive care unit, particularly in patients with heart failure. It has many advantages over tomographic techniques such as echo cardiac magnetic resonance imaging and cardiac computed tomography, can provide rapid bedside cardiac assessment, and facilitate emergent decision-making for critically ill patients. Image quality problems in the intensive care setting have largely been overcome by the use of harmonic imaging, contrast opacification, and when indicated, transesophageal echocardiography. Newer techniques promise to advance the scope and prognostic power of echocardiography, and to expand the portability and availability of this tool.

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Section: Definition Of Etiology (Systolic Vs Diastolic Dysfunction)mentioning

confidence: 97%

Imaging studies in patients with heart failure: Current and evolving technologies

Glassberg

Kirkpatrick²,

Ferrari³

2008

Critical Care Medicine

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“…Dans les 2 cas, il existe une altération marquée de la fonction systolique et diastolique du ventricule gauche, les formes fulminantes pouvant évoluer rapidement vers l'asystolie. Des études plus anciennes [31] avaient également mis en évidence des cas d'hypertrophie ventriculaire transitoire, de modification de la texture de l'image échographique analysée de manière numérique [32,33]. Les atteintes de la fonction ventriculaire peuvent être globales, concerner un segment systématisé ou toucher plusieurs segments ne correspondant pas à des territoires vasculaires systématisés.…”

Section: Imagerie Dans Les Myocardites Aiguësunclassified

Myocardites aiguës

Combes

2012

La Presse Médicale

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Myocarditis is defined as inflammation of the myocardium accompanied by myocellular necrosis. Acute myocarditis must be considered in patients who present with recent-onset of cardiac failure or arrhythmia. Fulminant myocarditis is a distinct entity characterized by sudden onset of severe congestive heart failure or cardiogenic shock, usually following a flu-like illness, parvovirus B19, human herpesvirus 6, coxsackievirus and adenovirus being the most frequently viruses responsible for the disease. Treatment of myocarditis remains largely supportive, since immunosuppression has not been proven to be beneficial for acute lymphocytic myocarditis. Trials of antiviral therapies, or immunostimulants such as interferons, suggest a potential therapeutic role but require further investigation. Lastly, early recognition of patients rapidly progressing to refractory cardiac failure and their immediate transfer to a medical-surgical center experienced in mechanical circulatory support is warranted. In this setting, ECMO should be the first-line mechanical assistance. For highly unstable patients, a Mobile Cardiac Assistance Unit, that rapidly travels to primary care hospitals with a portable ECMO system and hooks it up before refractory multiorgan failure takes hold, is the preferred option.

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“…Des études plus anciennes [31] avaient également mis en évidence des cas d'hypertrophie ventriculaire transitoire, de modification de la texture de l'image échographique analysée de manière numérique [32,33]. Les atteintes de la fonction ventriculaire peuvent être globales, concerner un segment systématisé ou toucher plusieurs segments ne correspondant pas à des territoires vasculaires systématisés.…”

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