TY - JOUR
T1 - Noninvasive imaging of myocardial extracellular matrix for assessment of fibrosis
AU - Won, Samuel
AU - Davies-Venn, Cynthia
AU - Liu, Songtao
AU - Bluemke, David A.
PY - 2013/5
Y1 - 2013/5
N2 - PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Myocardial fibrosis is a common feature of many cardiomyopathies, including hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Myocardial fibrosis has been shown to be reversible and treatable with timely intervention. Although early detection and assessment of fibrosis is crucial, adequate diagnostics are still in development. Recent studies have shown progress on noninvasive imaging methods of fibrosis using cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) and nuclear imaging modalities. RECENT FINDINGS: T1 mapping and extracellular volume mapping (ECV) combined with CMR imaging are cutting edge methods that have the potential to assess interstitial myocardial fibrosis. Recent findings show that ECV measurement can be correlated to the extent of diffuse fibrosis. Comparatively, molecular imaging targets specific biomarkers in the fibrosis formation pathway and provides enhanced sensitivity for imaging early disease. Biomarkers include molecules involved in angiogenesis, ventricular remodeling, and fibrotic tissue formation, whereas collagen targeted agents can directly identify fibrotic tissue in the heart. SUMMARY: This review introduces novel methods of fibrosis imaging that utilize properties of extracellular matrix and its biomarkers. Changes in characteristics and cellular biomarkers of the extracellular space can provide significant information regarding fibrosis formation and its role in cardiomyopathy. Ultimately, these findings may improve detection and monitoring of disease and improve efficiency and effectiveness of the treatment.
AB - PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Myocardial fibrosis is a common feature of many cardiomyopathies, including hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Myocardial fibrosis has been shown to be reversible and treatable with timely intervention. Although early detection and assessment of fibrosis is crucial, adequate diagnostics are still in development. Recent studies have shown progress on noninvasive imaging methods of fibrosis using cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) and nuclear imaging modalities. RECENT FINDINGS: T1 mapping and extracellular volume mapping (ECV) combined with CMR imaging are cutting edge methods that have the potential to assess interstitial myocardial fibrosis. Recent findings show that ECV measurement can be correlated to the extent of diffuse fibrosis. Comparatively, molecular imaging targets specific biomarkers in the fibrosis formation pathway and provides enhanced sensitivity for imaging early disease. Biomarkers include molecules involved in angiogenesis, ventricular remodeling, and fibrotic tissue formation, whereas collagen targeted agents can directly identify fibrotic tissue in the heart. SUMMARY: This review introduces novel methods of fibrosis imaging that utilize properties of extracellular matrix and its biomarkers. Changes in characteristics and cellular biomarkers of the extracellular space can provide significant information regarding fibrosis formation and its role in cardiomyopathy. Ultimately, these findings may improve detection and monitoring of disease and improve efficiency and effectiveness of the treatment.
KW - extracellular matrix
KW - imaging
KW - left ventricular remodeling
KW - magnetic resonance
KW - myocardial fibrosis
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U2 - 10.1097/HCO.0b013e32835f5a2b
DO - 10.1097/HCO.0b013e32835f5a2b
M3 - Review article
C2 - 23549230
AN - SCOPUS:84876293435
VL - 28
SP - 282
EP - 289
JO - Current Opinion in Cardiology
JF - Current Opinion in Cardiology
SN - 0268-4705
IS - 3
ER -