Prognostic value of cardiovascular magnetic resonance in patients with biopsy-proven systemic sarcoidosis.

Louis FlaméeRolf SymonsGanna DegtiarovaTom DresselaersOlivier GheysensWim WuytsJohan Van CleemputJan Bogaert

Published in: European radiology (2020)

• Sarcoidosis often affects the heart. • Comprehensive CMR, including T2 imaging and LGE enhancement CMR, allows to depict both active and inactive myocardial damage. • Patient prognosis in sarcoidosis is determined by the presence and severity of myocardial involvement at LGE CMR.

Keyphrases

magnetic resonance
left ventricular
high resolution
heart failure
oxidative stress
case report
ultrasound guided
computed tomography
photodynamic therapy
drug induced