Myocardial Viability - State of the Art: Is it still Relevant and How to Best Assess it with Imaging?

Despite major advances, ischemic cardiomyopathy (ICM) remains a significant cause of death and disability worldwide, with coronary artery disease (CAD) the leading cause of left ventricular (LV) systolic dysfunction. Coronary revascularization may improve LV function, heart failure symptoms and cardiovascular outcomes in high-risk patients with myocardial viability. Multiple imaging modalities have been utilized to detect viable myocardium and predict functional recovery following revascularization.
Source: Trends in Cardiovascular Medicine - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research