Table 1: Application of multi-modality imaging in the diagnosis of heart failure.
Echo CMR MDCT Nuclear
Remodeling
LVEDV/ESV ++ +++ ++ ++
LVEF ++ +++ ++ ++
LV mass ++ +++ ++
Function
Systolic +++ +++ ++ ++
Diastolic +++ +++ ++ ++
Dyssynchrony ++ + +
Etiology
CAD Anatomy + +++
Ischemia +++ +++ +++
Scar ++ +++ ++
Valve Stenosis +++ + ++
Regurgetation +++ ++
Myocardial tissue characterization + +++ + 1
Viabilty
Sensitivity ++ ++ +++
Specificity +++ +++ ++
Advantage
First-line imaging No radiation High spacial resolution Good availability 2
Excellent availability Wide application Good availability
Portability
Low cost
No radiation
Disadvantage
Poor reproducibility Limited availability Limited image quality if Radiation
Echo window needed Limited image quality if arrhythmia Limited availability for PET
arrhythmia Radiation
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