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Advanced Cardiac MRI T1/T2/ECV Mapping

Advanced quantitative cardiac MRI mapping for tissue characterization.

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What is Advanced Cardiac MRI T1/T2/ECV Mapping?

Cardiac MRI mapping techniques — T1 (native and post-contrast), T2 and extracellular volume (ECV) — are advanced imaging methods that provide quantitative tissue characterization of the myocardium.

T1 mapping detects amyloidosis, Fabry disease and fibrosis; T2 mapping identifies myocardial edema and active inflammation (myocarditis, sarcoidosis); ECV mapping objectively measures interstitial expansion and fibrosis.

These methods are incorporated into diagnostic guidelines and reduce the need for invasive biopsy. They are particularly useful for clinical decision-making in infiltrative cardiomyopathies and myocarditis.

Symptoms

Unexplained dyspnea
Signs of heart failure
Chest pain
Palpitations
Syncope
Peripheral edema
Unexplained cardiac enlargement

Risk Factors

Suspected infiltrative cardiomyopathy
Risk factors for amyloidosis
Family history of Fabry disease
Suspected acute myocarditis
Sarcoidosis
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Unexplained cardiomegaly

When to See a Doctor?

If you experience any of the following symptoms, seek medical attention promptly:

  • Unexplained myocardial thickening on echocardiography
  • Signs of heart failure
  • Indication for cardiac biopsy
  • Elevated troponin
  • Suspected sarcoidosis
  • Preliminary diagnosis of amyloidosis

Treatment Methods

01
Specific treatment guided by findings
02
Tafamidis or patisiran for amyloidosis
03
Enzyme replacement therapy for Fabry
04
Corticosteroids for myocarditis
05
Immunosuppression for sarcoidosis
06
Standard heart failure therapy
07
Periodic MRI follow-up

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You can visit our Kardiyoloji department for these complaints. Our specialist physicians will create the most suitable treatment plan for you.

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