Multimodality imaging in restrictive cardiomyopathies: an European association of cardiovascular imaging expert consensus document in collaboration with the “Working group on myocardial and pericardial diseases” of the European Society of Cardiology endorsed by the Indian Academy of Echocardiography

Abstract

Restrictive cardiomyopathies (RCMs) are a diverse group of myocardial diseases with a wide range of aetiologies, including familial, genetic and acquired diseases and ranging from very rare to relatively frequent cardiac disorders. In all these diseases, imaging techniques play a central role. Advanced imaging techniques provide important novel data on the diagnostic and prognostic assessment of RCMs. This EACVI consensus document provides comprehensive information for the appropriateness of all non-invasive imaging techniques for the diagnosis, prognostic evaluation, and management of patients with RCM.

Keywords

• cardiac magnetic resonance
• cardiomyopathies
• computed tomography
• echocardiography
• nuclear imaging
• restrictive cardiomyopathies