MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING IN DIAGNOSING FIBROTIC AND CICATRICIAL HEART ALTERATIONS IN CHILDREN

Abstract

The article provides an analysis of capabilities of magnetic resonance imaging with delayed contrast enhancement in diagnosing fibrotic alterations of varying severity. A hyperintense signal in the setting of myocardial delayed contrast enhancement programs indicates alterations of myocardial structure. Localization, severity and hyperintense signal size facilitate correct diagnosis and prognosis of complications development.

Keywords

• cardiac magnetic resonance imaging
• delayed contrast enhancement
• myocardial ischemia
• myocardial fibrosis
• cicatricial myocardial alterations
• children