1
|
Del Franco A, Ruggieri R, Pieroni M, Ciabatti M, Zocchi C, Biagioni G, Tavanti V, Del Pace S, Leone O, Favale S, Guaricci AI, Udelson J, Olivotto I. Atlas of Regional Left Ventricular Scar in Nonischemic Cardiomyopathies: Substrates and Etiologies. JACC. ADVANCES 2024; 3:101214. [PMID: 39246577 PMCID: PMC11380395 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacadv.2024.101214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2024] [Revised: 05/18/2024] [Accepted: 06/05/2024] [Indexed: 09/10/2024]
Abstract
Most acquired and inherited cardiomyopathies are characterized by regional left ventricular involvement and nonischemic myocardial scars, often with a disease-specific pattern. Irrespective of the etiology and pathophysiological mechanisms, myocardial disorders are invariably associated with cardiac fibrosis, which contributes to dysfunction and electrical instability. Accordingly, cardiac magnetic resonance plays a central role in the diagnostic work-up and prognostic risk stratification of cardiomyopathies, particularly with the increasing correlation between genetic background and specific disease phenotype. Starting from pattern and distribution of myocardial fibrosis at cardiac magnetic resonance, we provide a practical regional atlas of nonischemic myocardial scar to guide the diagnostic approach to nonischemic cardiomyopathies.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | | | | | | | - Chiara Zocchi
- Cardiovascular Department, San Donato Hospital, Arezzo, Italy
| | - Giulia Biagioni
- Cardiomyopathy Unit, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
| | | | - Stefano Del Pace
- Cardiothoracovascular Department, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
| | - Ornella Leone
- Department of Pathology, Cardiovascular and Cardiac Transplant Pathology Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
| | - Stefano Favale
- Cardiology Unit, Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy
| | - Andrea Igoren Guaricci
- Cardiology Unit, Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy
| | - James Udelson
- Division of Cardiology and The CardioVascular Center, Tufts Medical Center, and the Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
| | - Iacopo Olivotto
- Cardiomyopathy Unit, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
- Cardiology Unit, Meyer University Hospital, Florence, Italy
- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Wang K, Zhang Y, Zhang W, Jin H, An J, Cheng J, Zheng J. Role of endogenous T1ρ and its dispersion imaging in differential diagnosis of cardiac amyloidosis. J Cardiovasc Magn Reson 2024; 26:101080. [PMID: 39127261 PMCID: PMC11422604 DOI: 10.1016/j.jocmr.2024.101080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2023] [Revised: 07/08/2024] [Accepted: 08/05/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) has demonstrated excellent performance in the diagnosis of cardiac amyloidosis (CA). However, misdiagnosis occasionally occurs because the morphological and functional features of CA are non-specific. This study was performed to determine the value of non-contrast CMR T1ρ in the diagnosis of CA. METHODS This prospective study included 45 patients with CA, 30 patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), and 10 healthy controls (HCs). All participants underwent cine (whole heart), T1ρ mapping, pre- and post-contrast T1 mapping imaging (three slices), and late gadolinium enhancement using a 3T whole-body magnetic resonance imaging system. All participants underwent T1ρ at two spin-locking frequencies: 0 and 298 Hz. Extracellular volume (ECV) maps were obtained using pre- and post-contrast T1 maps. The myocardial T1ρ dispersion map, termed myocardial dispersion index (MDI), was also calculated. All parameters were measured in the left ventricular myocardial wall. Participants in the HC group were scanned twice on different days to assess the reproducibility of T1ρ measurements. RESULTS Excellent reproducibility was observed upon evaluation of the coefficient of variation between two scans (T1ρ [298 Hz]: 3.1%; T1ρ [0 Hz], 2.5%). The ECV (HC: 27.4 ± 2.8% vs HCM: 32.6 ± 5.8% vs CA: 46 ± 8.9%; p < 0.0001), T1ρ [0 Hz] (HC: 35.8 ± 1.7 ms vs HCM: 40.0 ± 4.5 ms vs CA: 51.4 ± 4.4 ms; p < 0.0001) and T1ρ [298 Hz] (HC: 41.9 ± 1.6 ms vs HCM: 48.8 ± 6.2 ms vs CA: 54.4 ± 5.2 ms; p < 0.0001) progressively increased from the HC group to the HCM group, and then the CA group. The MDI progressively decreased from the HCM group to the HC group, and then the CA group (HCM: 8.8 ± 2.8 ms vs HC: 6.1 ± 0.9 ms vs CA: 3.4 ± 2.1 ms; p < 0.0001). For differential diagnosis, the combination of MDI and T1ρ [298 Hz] showed the greatest sensitivity (98.3%) and specificity (95.5%) between CA and HCM, compared with the native T1 and ECV. CONCLUSION The T1ρ and MDI approaches can be used as non-contrast CMR imaging biomarkers to improve the differential diagnosis of patients with CA.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Keyan Wang
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
| | - Yong Zhang
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
| | - Wenbo Zhang
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
| | - Hongrui Jin
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
| | - Jing An
- Siemens Shenzhen Magnetic Resonance Ltd., Shenzhen, China
| | - Jingliang Cheng
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.
| | - Jie Zheng
- Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Kronberger C, Mascherbauer K, Willixhofer R, Duca F, Rettl R, Binder-Rodriguez C, Poledniczek M, Ermolaev N, Donà C, Koschutnik M, Nitsche C, Camuz Ligios L, Beitzke D, Badr Eslam R, Bergler-Klein J, Kastner J, Kammerlander AA. Native skeletal muscle T1-time on cardiac magnetic resonance: A predictor of outcome in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. Eur J Intern Med 2024:S0953-6205(24)00314-5. [PMID: 39048334 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejim.2024.07.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2024] [Revised: 07/13/2024] [Accepted: 07/15/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is associated with heart failure (HF) hospitalizations and death. Previous studies have shown that altered muscle composition is associated with higher risk of adverse outcome in HFpEF patients. AIM The purpose of our study was to investigate the association between skeletal muscle composition, as measured by skeletal muscle T1-times on cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging, and adverse outcome. METHODS We measured skeletal muscle T1-times of the back muscles on standard CMR images in a prospective cohort of HFpEF patients. Cox regression models were used to test the association of skeletal muscle T1-times and adverse outcome defined as hospitalization for HF and/or cardiovascular death. RESULTS We included 101 patients (mean age 72±7 years, 71 % female) in our study. The median skeletal muscle T1-times were 842 ms (IQR 806-881 ms). In univariate analysis high muscle T1-time was associated with adverse outcome (HR=1.96 [95 % CI, 1.31-2.94] per every 100 ms increase; p=.001). After adjustment for age, sex, body mass index, left- and right ventricular ejection fraction, N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide and myocardial native T1-times, native skeletal muscle T1-time remained an independent predictor for adverse outcome (HR=1.94 [95 % CI, 1.24-3.03] per every 100 ms increase; p=.004). CONCLUSION In patients with HFpEF, high skeletal muscle T1-times on standard CMR scans are associated with higher rates of HF hospitalizations and cardiovascular death. CONDENSED ABSTRACT Skeletal muscle abnormalities are common in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). The present study evaluates skeletal muscle composition, as quantified by native skeletal muscle T1-times of the back muscles on standard cardiac magnetic resonance imaging, and assessed the association with adverse outcome, defined as hospitalization for heart failure and/or cardiovascular death. In a prospective cohort of 101 patients with HFpEF, we found that high native skeletal muscle T1-times are associated with an increased risk for adverse outcome. These findings suggest that native skeletal muscle T1-time may serve as marker for improved risk prediction.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Christina Kronberger
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine II, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
| | - Katharina Mascherbauer
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine II, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
| | - Robin Willixhofer
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine II, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
| | - Franz Duca
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine II, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
| | - René Rettl
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine II, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
| | - Christina Binder-Rodriguez
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine II, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
| | - Michael Poledniczek
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine II, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
| | - Nikita Ermolaev
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine II, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
| | - Carolina Donà
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine II, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
| | - Matthias Koschutnik
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine II, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
| | - Christian Nitsche
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine II, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
| | - Luciana Camuz Ligios
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine II, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
| | - Dietrich Beitzke
- Division of Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of Biomedical Imaging and Image-guided Therapy, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
| | - Roza Badr Eslam
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine II, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
| | - Jutta Bergler-Klein
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine II, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
| | - Johannes Kastner
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine II, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
| | - Andreas A Kammerlander
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine II, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Badwan O, Berglund F, Rosenzveig A, Persits I, Gharaibeh A, Kumar A, Agrawal A, Sul L, Chan N, Wang TKM, Hanna M, Klein AL. Pericardial Disease in Cardiac Amyloidosis: A Comprehensive Review. Am J Cardiol 2024; 223:100-108. [PMID: 38740164 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2024.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2024] [Revised: 05/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
Abstract
In patients with cardiac amyloidosis, pericardial involvement is common, with up to half of patients presenting with pericardial effusions. The pathophysiological mechanisms of pericardial pathology in cardiac amyloidosis include chronic elevations in right-sided filling pressures, myocardial and pericardial inflammation due to cytotoxic effects of amyloid deposits, and renal involvement with subsequent uremia and hypoalbuminemia. The pericardial effusions are typically small; however, several cases of life-threatening cardiac tamponade with hemorrhagic effusions have been described as a presenting clinical scenario. Constrictive pericarditis can also occur due to amyloidosis and its identification presents a clinical challenge in patients with cardiac amyloidosis who concurrently manifest signs of restrictive cardiomyopathy. Multimodality imaging, including echocardiography, cardiac computed tomography, and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging, is useful in the evaluation and management of this patient population. The recognition of pericardial effusion is important in the risk stratification of patients with cardiac amyloidosis as its presence confers a poor prognosis. However, specific treatment aimed at the effusions themselves is seldom indicated. Cardiac tamponade and constrictive pericarditis may necessitate pericardiocentesis and pericardiectomy, respectively.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Osamah Badwan
- Department of Internal Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio
| | - Felix Berglund
- Robert and Suzanne Tomsich Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Sydell, and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
| | - Akiva Rosenzveig
- Department of Internal Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio
| | - Ian Persits
- Department of Internal Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio
| | - Ahmad Gharaibeh
- Department of Internal Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio
| | - Ashwin Kumar
- Robert and Suzanne Tomsich Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Sydell, and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
| | - Ankit Agrawal
- Robert and Suzanne Tomsich Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Sydell, and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
| | - Lidiya Sul
- Department of Internal Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio
| | - Nicholas Chan
- Heart and Vascular Center, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire
| | - Tom Kai Ming Wang
- Center for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Pericardial Diseases, Section of Cardiovascular Imaging, Robert and Suzanne Tomsich Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Sydell, and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
| | - Mazen Hanna
- Robert and Suzanne Tomsich Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Sydell, and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
| | - Allan L Klein
- Center for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Pericardial Diseases, Section of Cardiovascular Imaging, Robert and Suzanne Tomsich Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Sydell, and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Steen H, Montenbruck M, Kallifatidis A, André F, Frey N, Kelle S, Korosoglou G. Multi-parametric non-contrast cardiac magnetic resonance for the differentiation between cardiac amyloidosis and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Clin Res Cardiol 2024; 113:469-480. [PMID: 38095711 DOI: 10.1007/s00392-023-02348-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
Abstract
AIM To evaluate the ability of fast strain-encoded (SENC) cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) derived myocardial strain and native T1 mapping to discriminate between hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and cardiac amyloidosis. METHODS Ninety nine patients (57 with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and 42 with cardiac amyloidosis) were systematically analysed. LV-ejection fraction, LV-mass index, septal wall thickness and native T1 mapping values were assessed. In addition, global circumferential and longitudinal strain and segmental circumferential and longitudinal strain in basal, mid-ventricular, and apical segments were calculated. A ratio was built by dividing native T1 values by basal segmental strain (T1-to-basal segmental strain ratio). RESULTS Myocardial strain was equally distributed in apical and basal segments in HCM patients, whereas an apical sparing with less impaired apical strain was noticed in cardiac amyloidosis (apical-to-basal-ratio of 1.01 ± 0.23 versus 1.20 ± 0.28, p < 0.001). T1 values were significantly higher in amyloidosis compared to HCM patients (1170.7 ± 66.4 ms versus 1078.3 ± 57.4ms, p < 0.001). The T1-to-basal segmental strain ratio exhibited high accuracy for the differentiation between the two clinical entities (Sensitivity = 85%, Specificity = 77%, AUC = 0.90, 95% CI = 0.81-0.95, p < 0.001). Multivariable analysis showed that age and the T1-to-basal-strain-ratio were the most robust factors for the differentiation between HCM and cardiac amyloidosis. CONCLUSION The T1-to-basal-segmental strain ratio, combining information from segmental circumferential and longitudinal strain and native T1 mapping aids the differentiation between HCM and cardiac amyloidosis with high accuracy and within a fast CMR protocol, obviating the need for contrast agent administration.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Henning Steen
- Department of Cardiology, Angiology and Pneumology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
- DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
| | | | | | - Florian André
- Department of Cardiology, Angiology and Pneumology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
- DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
| | - Norbert Frey
- Department of Cardiology, Angiology and Pneumology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
- DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
| | - Sebastian Kelle
- Department of Cardiology, Angiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Deutsches Herzzentrum der Charité Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- DZHK (German Center for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Berlin, Berlin, Germany
| | - Grigorios Korosoglou
- Departments of Cardiology, Vascular Medicine and Pneumology, GRN Hospital Weinheim, Roentgenstrasse 1, 69469, Weinheim, Germany.
- Weinheim Imaging Center, GRN Hospital Weinheim, Hector Foundation, Weinheim, Germany.
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Rashdan L, Hodovan J, Masri A. Imaging cardiac hypertrophy in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and its differential diagnosis. Curr Opin Cardiol 2023:00001573-990000000-00084. [PMID: 37421401 DOI: 10.1097/hco.0000000000001070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/10/2023]
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW The aim of this study was to review imaging of myocardial hypertrophy in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and its phenocopies. The introduction of cardiac myosin inhibitors in HCM has emphasized the need for careful evaluation of the underlying cause of myocardial hypertrophy. RECENT FINDINGS Advances in imaging of myocardial hypertrophy have focused on improving precision, diagnosis, and predicting prognosis. From improved assessment of myocardial mass and function, to assessing myocardial fibrosis without the use of gadolinium, imaging continues to be the primary tool in understanding myocardial hypertrophy and its downstream effects. Advances in differentiating athlete's heart from HCM are noted, and the increasing rate of diagnosis in cardiac amyloidosis using noninvasive approaches is especially highlighted due to the implications on treatment approach. Finally, recent data on Fabry disease are shared as well as differentiating other phenocopies from HCM. SUMMARY Imaging hypertrophy in HCM and ruling out other phenocopies is central to the care of patients with HCM. This space will continue to rapidly evolve, as disease-modifying therapies are under investigation and being advanced to the clinic.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Lana Rashdan
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center, Knight Cardiovascular Institute, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
| | | | | |
Collapse
|
7
|
Kidoh M, Oda S, Takashio S, Kawano Y, Hayashi H, Morita K, Emoto T, Shigematsu S, Yoshimura F, Nakaura T, Nagayama Y, Matsuoka M, Ueda M, Tsujita K, Hirai T. Cardiac MRI-derived Extracellular Volume Fraction versus Myocardium-to-Lumen R1 Ratio at Postcontrast T1 Mapping for Detecting Cardiac Amyloidosis. Radiol Cardiothorac Imaging 2023; 5:e220327. [PMID: 37124644 PMCID: PMC10141336 DOI: 10.1148/ryct.220327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2022] [Revised: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
Abstract
Purpose To evaluate the diagnostic performance of myocardium-to-lumen R1 (1/T1) ratio on postcontrast T1 maps for the detection of cardiac amyloidosis in a large patient sample. Materials and Methods This retrospective study included consecutive patients who underwent MRI-derived extracellular volume fraction (MRI ECV) analysis between March 2017 and July 2021 because of known or suspected heart failure or cardiomyopathy. Pre- and postcontrast T1 maps were generated using the modified Look-Locker inversion recovery sequence. Diagnostic performances of MRI ECV and myocardium-to-lumen R1 ratio on postcontrast T1 maps (a simplified index not requiring a native T1 map and hematocrit level data) for detecting cardiac amyloidosis were evaluated using the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC), sensitivity, and specificity. Results Of 352 patients (mean age, 63 years ± 16 [SD]; 235 men), 136 had cardiac amyloidosis. MRI ECV showed 89.0% (121 of 136; 95% CI: 82%, 94%) sensitivity and 98.6% (213 of 216; 95% CI: 96%, 100%) specificity for helping detect cardiac amyloidosis (cutoff value of 40% [AUC, 0.99 {95% CI: 0.97, 1.00}; P < .001]). Postcontrast myocardium-to-lumen R1 ratio showed 92.6% (126 of 136; 95% CI: 89%, 96%) sensitivity and 93.1% (201 of 216; 95% CI: 89%, 96%) specificity (cutoff value of 0.84 [AUC, 0.98 {95% CI: 0.95, 0.99}; P < .001]). There was no evidence of a difference in AUCs for each parameter (P = .10). Conclusion Postcontrast myocardium-to-lumen R1 ratio showed excellent diagnostic performance comparable to that of MRI ECV in the detection of cardiac amyloidosis.Keywords: MR Imaging, Cardiac, Heart, Cardiomyopathies Supplemental material is available for this article. © RSNA, 2023.
Collapse
|
8
|
Kidoh M, Oda S, Takashio S, Hirakawa K, Kawano Y, Shiraishi S, Hayashi H, Nakaura T, Nagayama Y, Funama Y, Ueda M, Tsujita K, Hirai T. CT Extracellular Volume Fraction versus Myocardium-to-Lumen Signal Ratio for Cardiac Amyloidosis. Radiology 2023; 306:e220542. [PMID: 36255307 DOI: 10.1148/radiol.220542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
Abstract
Background Large studies on the diagnostic performance of CT-derived myocardial extracellular volume fraction (ECV) for detecting cardiac amyloidosis are lacking. A simple and practical index as a surrogate for CT ECV would be clinically useful. Purpose To compare the diagnostic performances between CT-derived myocardial ECV and myocardium-to-lumen signal ratio for the detection of cardiac amyloidosis in a large patient sample. Materials and Methods This retrospective study included patients who underwent CT ECV analysis because of suspected heart failure or cardiomyopathy between January 2018 and July 2021. CT ECV was quantified using routine pre-transcatheter aortic valve replacement planning cardiac CT, pre-atrial fibrillation ablation planning cardiac CT, or coronary CT angiography with the addition of unenhanced and delayed phase cardiac CT scans. The diagnostic performances of CT ECV and myocardium-to-lumen signal ratio in delayed phase cardiac CT (a simplified index not requiring unenhanced CT and hematocrit) for detecting cardiac amyloidosis were evaluated using the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC), sensitivity, and specificity. Results Of 552 patients (mean age, 69 years ± 14 [SD]; 295 men), 41 had cardiac amyloidosis. The sensitivity of CT ECV for amyloidosis was 90% (37 of 41 patients [95% CI: 77, 97]), with a specificity of 92% (472 of 511 patients [95% CI: 90, 95]) and optimal ECV cutoff value of 37% (AUC, 0.97 [95% CI: 0.96, 0.99]). The sensitivity of myocardium-to-lumen signal ratio was 88% (36 of 41 patients [95% CI: 74, 96]), with a specificity of 92% (469 of 511 patients [95% CI: 89, 94]) and optimal myocardium-to-lumen signal ratio cutoff value of 0.87 (AUC, 0.96 [95% CI: 0.94, 0.97]; P = .27 for comparison with ECV). Conclusion CT-derived myocardial extracellular volume fraction and myocardium-to-lumen signal ratio showed comparable and excellent diagnostic performance in detecting cardiac amyloidosis in a large patient sample. © RSNA, 2022 Online supplemental material is available for this article. See also the editorial by Williams in this issue.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Masafumi Kidoh
- From the Departments of Diagnostic Radiology (M.K., S.O., S.S., H.H., T.N., Y.N., T.H.), Cardiovascular Medicine (S.T., K.H., K.T.), Hematology, Rheumatology, and Infectious Disease (Y.K.), and Neurology (M.U.), Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and Department of Medical Physics, Faculty of Life Sciences (Y.F.), Kumamoto University, 1-1-1, Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto 860-8556, Japan
| | - Seitaro Oda
- From the Departments of Diagnostic Radiology (M.K., S.O., S.S., H.H., T.N., Y.N., T.H.), Cardiovascular Medicine (S.T., K.H., K.T.), Hematology, Rheumatology, and Infectious Disease (Y.K.), and Neurology (M.U.), Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and Department of Medical Physics, Faculty of Life Sciences (Y.F.), Kumamoto University, 1-1-1, Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto 860-8556, Japan
| | - Seiji Takashio
- From the Departments of Diagnostic Radiology (M.K., S.O., S.S., H.H., T.N., Y.N., T.H.), Cardiovascular Medicine (S.T., K.H., K.T.), Hematology, Rheumatology, and Infectious Disease (Y.K.), and Neurology (M.U.), Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and Department of Medical Physics, Faculty of Life Sciences (Y.F.), Kumamoto University, 1-1-1, Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto 860-8556, Japan
| | - Kyoko Hirakawa
- From the Departments of Diagnostic Radiology (M.K., S.O., S.S., H.H., T.N., Y.N., T.H.), Cardiovascular Medicine (S.T., K.H., K.T.), Hematology, Rheumatology, and Infectious Disease (Y.K.), and Neurology (M.U.), Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and Department of Medical Physics, Faculty of Life Sciences (Y.F.), Kumamoto University, 1-1-1, Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto 860-8556, Japan
| | - Yawara Kawano
- From the Departments of Diagnostic Radiology (M.K., S.O., S.S., H.H., T.N., Y.N., T.H.), Cardiovascular Medicine (S.T., K.H., K.T.), Hematology, Rheumatology, and Infectious Disease (Y.K.), and Neurology (M.U.), Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and Department of Medical Physics, Faculty of Life Sciences (Y.F.), Kumamoto University, 1-1-1, Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto 860-8556, Japan
| | - Shinya Shiraishi
- From the Departments of Diagnostic Radiology (M.K., S.O., S.S., H.H., T.N., Y.N., T.H.), Cardiovascular Medicine (S.T., K.H., K.T.), Hematology, Rheumatology, and Infectious Disease (Y.K.), and Neurology (M.U.), Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and Department of Medical Physics, Faculty of Life Sciences (Y.F.), Kumamoto University, 1-1-1, Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto 860-8556, Japan
| | - Hidetaka Hayashi
- From the Departments of Diagnostic Radiology (M.K., S.O., S.S., H.H., T.N., Y.N., T.H.), Cardiovascular Medicine (S.T., K.H., K.T.), Hematology, Rheumatology, and Infectious Disease (Y.K.), and Neurology (M.U.), Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and Department of Medical Physics, Faculty of Life Sciences (Y.F.), Kumamoto University, 1-1-1, Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto 860-8556, Japan
| | - Takeshi Nakaura
- From the Departments of Diagnostic Radiology (M.K., S.O., S.S., H.H., T.N., Y.N., T.H.), Cardiovascular Medicine (S.T., K.H., K.T.), Hematology, Rheumatology, and Infectious Disease (Y.K.), and Neurology (M.U.), Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and Department of Medical Physics, Faculty of Life Sciences (Y.F.), Kumamoto University, 1-1-1, Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto 860-8556, Japan
| | - Yasunori Nagayama
- From the Departments of Diagnostic Radiology (M.K., S.O., S.S., H.H., T.N., Y.N., T.H.), Cardiovascular Medicine (S.T., K.H., K.T.), Hematology, Rheumatology, and Infectious Disease (Y.K.), and Neurology (M.U.), Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and Department of Medical Physics, Faculty of Life Sciences (Y.F.), Kumamoto University, 1-1-1, Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto 860-8556, Japan
| | - Yoshinori Funama
- From the Departments of Diagnostic Radiology (M.K., S.O., S.S., H.H., T.N., Y.N., T.H.), Cardiovascular Medicine (S.T., K.H., K.T.), Hematology, Rheumatology, and Infectious Disease (Y.K.), and Neurology (M.U.), Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and Department of Medical Physics, Faculty of Life Sciences (Y.F.), Kumamoto University, 1-1-1, Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto 860-8556, Japan
| | - Mitsuharu Ueda
- From the Departments of Diagnostic Radiology (M.K., S.O., S.S., H.H., T.N., Y.N., T.H.), Cardiovascular Medicine (S.T., K.H., K.T.), Hematology, Rheumatology, and Infectious Disease (Y.K.), and Neurology (M.U.), Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and Department of Medical Physics, Faculty of Life Sciences (Y.F.), Kumamoto University, 1-1-1, Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto 860-8556, Japan
| | - Kenichi Tsujita
- From the Departments of Diagnostic Radiology (M.K., S.O., S.S., H.H., T.N., Y.N., T.H.), Cardiovascular Medicine (S.T., K.H., K.T.), Hematology, Rheumatology, and Infectious Disease (Y.K.), and Neurology (M.U.), Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and Department of Medical Physics, Faculty of Life Sciences (Y.F.), Kumamoto University, 1-1-1, Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto 860-8556, Japan
| | - Toshinori Hirai
- From the Departments of Diagnostic Radiology (M.K., S.O., S.S., H.H., T.N., Y.N., T.H.), Cardiovascular Medicine (S.T., K.H., K.T.), Hematology, Rheumatology, and Infectious Disease (Y.K.), and Neurology (M.U.), Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and Department of Medical Physics, Faculty of Life Sciences (Y.F.), Kumamoto University, 1-1-1, Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto 860-8556, Japan
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
Deep Learning to Classify AL versus ATTR Cardiac Amyloidosis MR Images. Biomedicines 2023; 11:biomedicines11010193. [PMID: 36672702 PMCID: PMC9855341 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11010193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Revised: 12/18/2022] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
Abstract
The aim of this work was to compare the classification of cardiac MR-images of AL versus ATTR amyloidosis by neural networks and by experienced human readers. Cine-MR images and late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) images of 120 patients were studied (70 AL and 50 TTR). A VGG16 convolutional neural network (CNN) was trained with a 5-fold cross validation process, taking care to strictly distribute images of a given patient in either the training group or the test group. The analysis was performed at the patient level by averaging the predictions obtained for each image. The classification accuracy obtained between AL and ATTR amyloidosis was 0.750 for cine-CNN, 0.611 for Gado-CNN and between 0.617 and 0.675 for human readers. The corresponding AUC of the ROC curve was 0.839 for cine-CNN, 0.679 for gado-CNN (p < 0.004 vs. cine) and 0.714 for the best human reader (p < 0.007 vs. cine). Logistic regression with cine-CNN and gado-CNN, as well as analysis focused on the specific orientation plane, did not change the overall results. We conclude that cine-CNN leads to significantly better discrimination between AL and ATTR amyloidosis as compared to gado-CNN or human readers, but with lower performance than reported in studies where visual diagnosis is easy, and is currently suboptimal for clinical practice.
Collapse
|
10
|
Rempakos A, Papamichail A, Loritis K, Androulakis E, Lama N, Briasoulis A. Non-LGE Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Patients with Cardiac Amyloidosis. Curr Pharm Des 2023; 29:527-534. [PMID: 36515044 DOI: 10.2174/1381612829666221212100114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2022] [Revised: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 11/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Abstract
Cardiac involvement is the leading cause of death in patients with cardiac amyloidosis. Early recognition is crucial as it can significantly change the course of the disease. Until now, the imaging modality of choice for diagnosing cardiac amyloidosis has been cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) with late gadolinium enhancement (LGE). LGE-CMR in patients with cardiac amyloidosis reveals characteristic LGE patterns that lead to a diagnosis while also correlating well with disease prognosis. However, LGE-CMR has numerous drawbacks that the newer CMR modality, T1 mapping, aims to improve. T1 mapping can be further subdivided into native T1 mapping, which does not require the use of contrast, and ECV measurement, which requires the use of contrast. Numerous T1 mapping techniques have been developed, each one with its own advantages and disadvantages when it comes to procedure difficulty and image quality. A literature review to identify relevant published articles was performed by two authors. This review aimed to present the value of T1 mapping in diagnosing cardiac amyloidosis, quantifying the amyloid burden, and evaluating the prognosis of patients with amyloidosis with cardiac involvement.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Athanasios Rempakos
- Medical School of Athens, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
| | - Adamantia Papamichail
- Medical School of Athens, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
| | - Konstantinos Loritis
- Medical School of Athens, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
| | | | - Nikki Lama
- Medical School of Athens, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
| | - Alexandros Briasoulis
- Medical School of Athens, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
- Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Section of Heart Failure and Transplant, University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA, USA
| |
Collapse
|
11
|
Wang X, Guo Y, Gao Y, Ren C, Huang Z, Liu B, Li X, Chang L, Shen K, Ding H, Zhang H, Tian Z, Hacker M, Zhang S, Wang Y, Li J, Li X, Huo L. Feasibility of 68Ga-Labeled Fibroblast Activation Protein Inhibitor PET/CT in Light-Chain Cardiac Amyloidosis. JACC Cardiovasc Imaging 2022; 15:1960-1970. [PMID: 36357138 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcmg.2022.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Revised: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 06/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Systemic amyloid light chain (AL) amyloidosis is the most common type of amyloidosis, leading to cardiomyocyte necrosis and interstitial fibrosis. Gallium-68-labeled fibroblast activation protein inhibitor 04 (68Ga-FAPI-04) has recently been introduced for imaging fibroblast activation in cardiac diseases. To date, cardiac fibroblast and cardiac amyloidosis (CA) phenotype activities have not been mapped. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of 68Ga-FAPI-04 positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography (CT) in assessing AL CA. METHODS Thirty consecutive patients (mean age: 59.1 ± 7.7 years; 20 men, 10 women) with biopsy-proven AL amyloidosis were enrolled prospectively (including 27 with AL CA and 3 without AL CA). All patients underwent 68Ga-FAPI-04 PET/CT (107.4 ± 26.5 MBq). Global standardized uptake values and left ventricular (LV) molecular volume were calculated in correlation to echocardiography (n = 30), cardiac magnetic resonance (n = 18), and clinical biomarkers. Subsequently, the patients were categorized as having patchy (PET-patchy), extensive (PET-extensive), and negative (PET-negative) patterns. RESULTS Of all patients, 80% (24 of 30) showed increased LV uptake (PET-patchy [n = 4] vs PET-extensive [n = 20]), whereas 6 patients did not show visible myocardial uptake. Standardized uptake value ratio and LV molecular volume were significantly higher in the PET-extensive than the PET-patchy group (2.79 mL ± 1.22 mL vs 1.53 mL ± 0.66 mL [P = 0.045] and 198.3 mL ± 59.97 mL vs 127.8 mL ± 25.82 [P = 0.005], respectively). Additionally, 68Ga-FAPI-04 uptake was significantly correlated with clinical biomarkers (Mayo stage and N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide), interventricular septal thickness, left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), LV end-systolic volume, extracellular volume, and LV global strain (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS 68Ga-FAPI-04 PET/CT is feasible in detecting myocardial fibroblast activation in patients with AL CA in correlation with myocardial remodeling. It might provide complementary information on cardiac molecular characterization and staging of disease.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xuezhu Wang
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Beijing Key Laboratory of Molecular Targeted Diagnosis and Therapy in Nuclear Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Center for Rare Diseases Research, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
| | - Yubo Guo
- Department of Radiology, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
| | - Yajuan Gao
- Department of Hematology, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
| | - Chao Ren
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Beijing Key Laboratory of Molecular Targeted Diagnosis and Therapy in Nuclear Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Center for Rare Diseases Research, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
| | | | - Bowei Liu
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
| | - Xiao Li
- Department of Radiology, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
| | - Long Chang
- Department of Hematology, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
| | - Kaini Shen
- Department of Hematology, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
| | - Haiyan Ding
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
| | - Hui Zhang
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
| | - Zhuang Tian
- Department of Cardiology, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
| | - Marcus Hacker
- Division of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Biomedical Imaging and Image-Guided Therapy, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
| | - Shuyang Zhang
- Department of Cardiology, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
| | - Yining Wang
- Department of Radiology, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
| | - Jian Li
- Department of Hematology, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
| | - Xiang Li
- Division of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Biomedical Imaging and Image-Guided Therapy, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
| | - Li Huo
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Beijing Key Laboratory of Molecular Targeted Diagnosis and Therapy in Nuclear Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Center for Rare Diseases Research, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
| |
Collapse
|
12
|
Beyond Sarcomeric Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: How to Diagnose and Manage Phenocopies. Curr Cardiol Rep 2022; 24:1567-1585. [PMID: 36053410 DOI: 10.1007/s11886-022-01778-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW We describe the most common phenocopies of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, their pathogenesis, and clinical presentation highlighting similarities and differences. We also suggest a step-by-step diagnostic work-up that can guide in differential diagnosis and management. RECENT FINDINGS In the last years, a wider application of genetic testing and the advances in cardiac imaging have significantly changed the diagnostic approach to HCM phenocopies. Different prognosis and management, with an increasing availability of disease-specific therapies, make differential diagnosis mandatory. The HCM phenotype can be the cardiac manifestation of different inherited and acquired disorders presenting different etiology, prognosis, and treatment. Differential diagnosis requires a cardiomyopathic mindset allowing to recognize red flags throughout the diagnostic work-up starting from clinical and family history and ending with advanced imaging and genetic testing. Different prognosis and management, with an increasing availability of disease-specific therapies make differential diagnosis mandatory.
Collapse
|
13
|
Germain P, Vardazaryan A, Padoy N, Labani A, Roy C, Schindler TH, El Ghannudi S. Deep Learning Supplants Visual Analysis by Experienced Operators for the Diagnosis of Cardiac Amyloidosis by Cine-CMR. Diagnostics (Basel) 2021; 12:diagnostics12010069. [PMID: 35054236 PMCID: PMC8774777 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics12010069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2021] [Revised: 12/24/2021] [Accepted: 12/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
Abstract
Background: Diagnosing cardiac amyloidosis (CA) from cine-CMR (cardiac magnetic resonance) alone is not reliable. In this study, we tested if a convolutional neural network (CNN) could outperform the visual diagnosis of experienced operators. Method: 119 patients with cardiac amyloidosis and 122 patients with left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) of other origins were retrospectively selected. Diastolic and systolic cine-CMR images were preprocessed and labeled. A dual-input visual geometry group (VGG ) model was used for binary image classification. All images belonging to the same patient were distributed in the same set. Accuracy and area under the curve (AUC) were calculated per frame and per patient from a 40% held-out test set. Results were compared to a visual analysis assessed by three experienced operators. Results: frame-based comparisons between humans and a CNN provided an accuracy of 0.605 vs. 0.746 (p < 0.0008) and an AUC of 0.630 vs. 0.824 (p < 0.0001). Patient-based comparisons provided an accuracy of 0.660 vs. 0.825 (p < 0.008) and an AUC of 0.727 vs. 0.895 (p < 0.002). Conclusion: based on cine-CMR images alone, a CNN is able to discriminate cardiac amyloidosis from LVH of other origins better than experienced human operators (15 to 20 points more in absolute value for accuracy and AUC), demonstrating a unique capability to identify what the eyes cannot see through classical radiological analysis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Philippe Germain
- Department of Radiology, Nouvel Hopital Civil, University Hospital, 67000 Strasbourg, France; (A.L.); (C.R.); (S.E.G.)
- Correspondence:
| | - Armine Vardazaryan
- ICube, University of Strasbourg, CNRS, 67000 Strasbourg, France; (A.V.); (N.P.)
- IHU (Institut Hopitalo-Universitaire), 67000 Strasbourg, France
| | - Nicolas Padoy
- ICube, University of Strasbourg, CNRS, 67000 Strasbourg, France; (A.V.); (N.P.)
- IHU (Institut Hopitalo-Universitaire), 67000 Strasbourg, France
| | - Aissam Labani
- Department of Radiology, Nouvel Hopital Civil, University Hospital, 67000 Strasbourg, France; (A.L.); (C.R.); (S.E.G.)
| | - Catherine Roy
- Department of Radiology, Nouvel Hopital Civil, University Hospital, 67000 Strasbourg, France; (A.L.); (C.R.); (S.E.G.)
| | - Thomas Hellmut Schindler
- Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Division of Nuclear Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO 63110, USA;
| | - Soraya El Ghannudi
- Department of Radiology, Nouvel Hopital Civil, University Hospital, 67000 Strasbourg, France; (A.L.); (C.R.); (S.E.G.)
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Nouvel Hopital Civil, University Hospital, 67000 Strasbourg, France
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
Korosoglou G, Giusca S, André F, Aus dem Siepen F, Nunninger P, Kristen AV, Frey N. Diagnostic Work-Up of Cardiac Amyloidosis Using Cardiovascular Imaging: Current Standards and Practical Algorithms. Vasc Health Risk Manag 2021; 17:661-673. [PMID: 34720583 PMCID: PMC8550552 DOI: 10.2147/vhrm.s295376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2021] [Accepted: 10/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
Abstract
Among non-ischemic cardiomyopathies, cardiac amyloidosis is one of the most common, being caused by extracellular depositions of amyloid fibrils in the myocardium. Two main forms of cardiac amyloidosis are known so far, including 1) light-chain (AL) amyloidosis caused by monoclonal production of light-chains, and 2) transthyretin (ATTR) amyloidosis, caused by dissociation of the transthyretin tetramer into monomers. Both AL and ATTR amyloidosis are progressive diseases with median survival from diagnosis of less than 6 months and 3 to 5 years, respectively, if untreated. In this regard, death occurs in most patients due to cardiac causes, mainly congestive heart failure, which can be prevented due to the presence of effective, life-saving treatment regimens. Therefore, early diagnosis of cardiac amyloidosis is crucial more than ever. However, diagnosis of cardiac amyloidosis may be challenging due to variable clinical manifestations and the perceived rarity of the disease. In this regard, clinical and laboratory reg flags are available, which may help clinicians to raise suspicion of cardiac amyloidosis. In addition, advances in cardiovascular imaging have already revealed a higher prevalence of cardiac amyloidosis in specific populations, so that the diagnosis especially of ATTR amyloidosis has experienced a >30-fold increase during the past ten years. The goal of our review article is to summarize these findings and provide a practical approach for clinicians on how to use cardiovascular imaging techniques, such as echocardiography, cardiac magnetic resonance, bone scintigraphy and, if required, organ biopsy within predefined diagnostic algorithms for the diagnostic work-up of patients with suspected cardiac amyloidosis. In addition, two clinical cases and practical tips are provided in this context.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Grigorios Korosoglou
- GRN Hospital Weinheim, Department of Cardiology, Vascular Medicine and Pneumology, Weinheim, Germany.,Cardiac Imaging Center Weinheim, Hector Foundation, Weinheim, Germany
| | - Sorin Giusca
- GRN Hospital Weinheim, Department of Cardiology, Vascular Medicine and Pneumology, Weinheim, Germany.,Cardiac Imaging Center Weinheim, Hector Foundation, Weinheim, Germany
| | - Florian André
- Department of Cardiology, Pneumology and Angiology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany.,German Centre for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK), Partner Site Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
| | - Fabian Aus dem Siepen
- Department of Cardiology, Pneumology and Angiology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany.,German Centre for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK), Partner Site Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
| | | | - Arnt V Kristen
- Department of Cardiology, Pneumology and Angiology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany.,Cardiovascular Center Darmstadt, Darmstadt, Germany
| | - Norbert Frey
- Department of Cardiology, Pneumology and Angiology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany.,German Centre for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK), Partner Site Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
| |
Collapse
|
15
|
Wu Z, Yu C. Diagnostic performance of CMR, SPECT, and PET imaging for the detection of cardiac amyloidosis: a meta-analysis. BMC Cardiovasc Disord 2021; 21:482. [PMID: 34620092 PMCID: PMC8499558 DOI: 10.1186/s12872-021-02292-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2021] [Accepted: 09/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Noninvasive myocardial imaging modalities, such as cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR), single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), and Positron emission tomography (PET), are well-established and extensively used to detect cardiac amyloid (CA). The purpose of this study is to directly compare CMR, SPECT, and PET scans in the diagnosis of CA, and to provide evidence for further scientific research and clinical decision-making. Methods PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library were searched. Studies used CMR, SPECT and/or PET for the diagnosis of CA were included. Pooled sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative likelihood ratio (LR), diagnostic odds ratio (DOR), their respective 95% confidence intervals (CIs) and the area under the summary receiver operating characteristic (SROC) curve (AUC) were calculated. Quality assessment of included studies was conducted. Results A total of 31 articles were identified for inclusion in this meta-analysis. The pooled sensitivities of CMR, SPECT and PET were 0.84, 0.98 and 0.78, respectively. Their respective overall specificities were 0.87, 0.92 and 0.95. Subgroup analysis demonstrated that 99mTc-HMDP manifested the highest sensitivity (0.99). 99mTc-PYP had the highest specificity (0.95). The AUC values of 99mTc-DPD, 99mTc-PYP, 99mTc-HMDP were 0.89, 0.99, and 0.99, respectively. PET scan with 11C-PIB demonstrated a pooled sensitivity of 0.91 and specificity of 0.97 with an AUC value of 0.98. Conclusion Our meta-analysis reveals that SEPCT scans present better diagnostic performance for the identification of CA as compared with other two modalities. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12872-021-02292-z.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Zhaoye Wu
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
| | - Chunjing Yu
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China.
| |
Collapse
|
16
|
Nayor M, Shen L, Hunninghake GM, Kochunov P, Barr RG, Bluemke DA, Broeckel U, Caravan P, Cheng S, de Vries PS, Hoffmann U, Kolossváry M, Li H, Luo J, McNally EM, Thanassoulis G, Arnett DK, Vasan RS. Progress and Research Priorities in Imaging Genomics for Heart and Lung Disease: Summary of an NHLBI Workshop. Circ Cardiovasc Imaging 2021; 14:e012943. [PMID: 34387095 PMCID: PMC8486340 DOI: 10.1161/circimaging.121.012943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Abstract
Imaging genomics is a rapidly evolving field that combines state-of-the-art bioimaging with genomic information to resolve phenotypic heterogeneity associated with genomic variation, improve risk prediction, discover prevention approaches, and enable precision diagnosis and treatment. Contemporary bioimaging methods provide exceptional resolution generating discrete and quantitative high-dimensional phenotypes for genomics investigation. Despite substantial progress in combining high-dimensional bioimaging and genomic data, methods for imaging genomics are evolving. Recognizing the potential impact of imaging genomics on the study of heart and lung disease, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute convened a workshop to review cutting-edge approaches and methodologies in imaging genomics studies, and to establish research priorities for future investigation. This report summarizes the presentations and discussions at the workshop. In particular, we highlight the need for increased availability of imaging genomics data in diverse populations, dedicated focus on less common conditions, and centralization of efforts around specific disease areas.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Matthew Nayor
- Cardiology Division, Department of Medicine, Massachusetts
General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
| | - Li Shen
- Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Informatics,
Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
| | - Gary M. Hunninghake
- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Harvard
Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA
| | - Peter Kochunov
- Maryland Psychiatric Research Center, Department of
Psychiatry, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
| | - R. Graham Barr
- Department of Medicine and Department of Epidemiology,
Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New
York, NY
| | - David A. Bluemke
- Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin-Madison
School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI
| | - Ulrich Broeckel
- Section of Genomic Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics,
Medicine and Physiology, Children’s Research Institute and Genomic Sciences
and Precision Medicine Center, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
| | - Peter Caravan
- Institute for Innovation in Imaging, Athinoula A. Martinos
Center for Biomedical Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical
School, Charlestown, MA
| | - Susan Cheng
- Department of Cardiology, Smidt Heart Institute,
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
| | - Paul S. de Vries
- Human Genetics Center, Department of Epidemiology, Human
Genetics, and Environmental Sciences, School of Public Health, The University of
Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX
| | - Udo Hoffmann
- Department of Radiology, Harvard Medical School,
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
| | - Márton Kolossváry
- Department of Radiology, Harvard Medical School,
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
| | - Huiqing Li
- Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, National Heart,
Lung, and Blood Institute, Bethesda, MD
| | - James Luo
- Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, National Heart,
Lung, and Blood Institute, Bethesda, MD
| | - Elizabeth M. McNally
- Center for Genetic Medicine, Northwestern University
Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
| | - George Thanassoulis
- Preventive and Genomic Cardiology, McGill University
Health Center and Research Institute, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
| | - Donna K. Arnett
- College of Public Health, University of Kentucky,
Lexington KY
| | - Ramachandran S. Vasan
- Sections of Preventive Medicine and Epidemiology, and
Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Department of Epidemiology, Boston University
Schools of Medicine and Public Health, and Center for Computing and Data Sciences,
Boston University, Boston, MA
| |
Collapse
|
17
|
Deux JF, Nouri R, Tacher V, Zaroui A, Derbel H, Sifaoui I, Chevance V, Ridouani F, Galat A, Kharoubi M, Oghina S, Guendouz S, Audureau E, Teiger E, Kobeiter H, Damy T. Diagnostic Value of Extracellular Volume Quantification and Myocardial Perfusion Analysis at CT in Cardiac Amyloidosis. Radiology 2021; 300:326-335. [PMID: 34100681 DOI: 10.1148/radiol.2021204192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
Abstract
Background CT can provide information regarding myocardial perfusion and expansion of the extracellular space, which is relevant to patients with cardiac amyloidosis (CA). Purpose To evaluate the role of CT in the diagnosis and prognosis of CA. Materials and Methods In this prospective study (Commission National de l'Informatique et des Libertés registration no. 1431858), participants with CA, participants with nonamyloid cardiac hypertrophy (NACH), and participants without hypertrophy were included between April 2017 and December 2018. The confirmed diagnosis of CA was determined according to established criteria (ie, proven with positive bone scintigraphy or endomyocardial biopsy). All participants were imaged with dynamic CT perfusion imaging at whole-heart cardiac CT. Extracellular volume measured at CT and myocardial perfusion parameters calculated on CT perfusion maps were compared among different participant groups. Differences between continuous data were tested using the unpaired t test, Mann-Whitney rank-sum test, or the Kruskal-Wallis test. Results A total of 84 participants with CA, 43 participants with NACH, and 33 participants without hypertrophy were included. Participants with CA exhibited a higher value of extracellular volume measured at CT (mean, 54.7% ± 9.7 [standard deviation]) than participants with NACH (mean, 34.6% ± 9.1; P < .001) and participants without hypertrophy (mean, 35.9% ± 9.9; P = .001). Mean myocardial blood volume and mean myocardial blood flow were lower in participants with CA (mean myocardial blood volume: 4.05 mL/100 g of myocardium ± 0.80; mean myocardial blood flow: 73.2 mL/100 g of myocardium per minute ± 25.7) compared to participants with NACH (mean myocardial blood volume: 5.38 mL/100 g of myocardium ± 1.20, P < .001; mean myocardial blood flow: 89.6 mL/100 g of myocardium per minute ± 31.3, P = .007) and participants without hypertrophy (mean myocardial blood volume: 5.68 mL/100 g of myocardium ± 1.05; mean myocardial blood flow: 106.3 mL/100 g of myocardium per minute ± 29.8; P < .001 for both). Extracellular volume measured at CT (hazard ratio >0.56 vs ≤0.56 = 4.2 [95% CI: 1.4, 11.8]), mean slope (hazard ratio ≤3.0 sec-1 vs >3.0 sec-1 = 0.2 [95% CI: 0.1, 0.8]), and time to peak (hazard ratio >20 seconds vs ≤20 seconds = 11.6 [95% CI: 1.3, 101.6]) were predictive of mortality in participants with CA. Conclusion Participants with cardiac amyloidosis exhibited an increase in extracellular volume at CT and abnormal CT perfusion parameters. Extracellular volume and several perfusion parameters were predictive of mortality. © RSNA, 2021 Online supplemental material is available for this article. See also the editorial by Zimmerman in this issue.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jean-François Deux
- From the Department of Radiology (J.F.D., R.N., V.T., H.D., I.S., V.C., F.R., H.K.), Department of Cardiology (A.Z., A.G., M.K., S.O., S.G., E.T., T.D.), National Referral Centre for Cardiac Amyloidosis (J.F.D., A.Z., A.G., M.K., S.O., S.G., E.T., T.D.), and Department of Public Health (E.A.), Henri Mondor Hospital, University Paris Est Créteil, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, 51 av Mal de Lattre de Tassigny, 94000 Créteil, France
| | - Refaat Nouri
- From the Department of Radiology (J.F.D., R.N., V.T., H.D., I.S., V.C., F.R., H.K.), Department of Cardiology (A.Z., A.G., M.K., S.O., S.G., E.T., T.D.), National Referral Centre for Cardiac Amyloidosis (J.F.D., A.Z., A.G., M.K., S.O., S.G., E.T., T.D.), and Department of Public Health (E.A.), Henri Mondor Hospital, University Paris Est Créteil, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, 51 av Mal de Lattre de Tassigny, 94000 Créteil, France
| | - Vania Tacher
- From the Department of Radiology (J.F.D., R.N., V.T., H.D., I.S., V.C., F.R., H.K.), Department of Cardiology (A.Z., A.G., M.K., S.O., S.G., E.T., T.D.), National Referral Centre for Cardiac Amyloidosis (J.F.D., A.Z., A.G., M.K., S.O., S.G., E.T., T.D.), and Department of Public Health (E.A.), Henri Mondor Hospital, University Paris Est Créteil, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, 51 av Mal de Lattre de Tassigny, 94000 Créteil, France
| | - Amira Zaroui
- From the Department of Radiology (J.F.D., R.N., V.T., H.D., I.S., V.C., F.R., H.K.), Department of Cardiology (A.Z., A.G., M.K., S.O., S.G., E.T., T.D.), National Referral Centre for Cardiac Amyloidosis (J.F.D., A.Z., A.G., M.K., S.O., S.G., E.T., T.D.), and Department of Public Health (E.A.), Henri Mondor Hospital, University Paris Est Créteil, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, 51 av Mal de Lattre de Tassigny, 94000 Créteil, France
| | - Haytham Derbel
- From the Department of Radiology (J.F.D., R.N., V.T., H.D., I.S., V.C., F.R., H.K.), Department of Cardiology (A.Z., A.G., M.K., S.O., S.G., E.T., T.D.), National Referral Centre for Cardiac Amyloidosis (J.F.D., A.Z., A.G., M.K., S.O., S.G., E.T., T.D.), and Department of Public Health (E.A.), Henri Mondor Hospital, University Paris Est Créteil, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, 51 av Mal de Lattre de Tassigny, 94000 Créteil, France
| | - Islem Sifaoui
- From the Department of Radiology (J.F.D., R.N., V.T., H.D., I.S., V.C., F.R., H.K.), Department of Cardiology (A.Z., A.G., M.K., S.O., S.G., E.T., T.D.), National Referral Centre for Cardiac Amyloidosis (J.F.D., A.Z., A.G., M.K., S.O., S.G., E.T., T.D.), and Department of Public Health (E.A.), Henri Mondor Hospital, University Paris Est Créteil, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, 51 av Mal de Lattre de Tassigny, 94000 Créteil, France
| | - Virgile Chevance
- From the Department of Radiology (J.F.D., R.N., V.T., H.D., I.S., V.C., F.R., H.K.), Department of Cardiology (A.Z., A.G., M.K., S.O., S.G., E.T., T.D.), National Referral Centre for Cardiac Amyloidosis (J.F.D., A.Z., A.G., M.K., S.O., S.G., E.T., T.D.), and Department of Public Health (E.A.), Henri Mondor Hospital, University Paris Est Créteil, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, 51 av Mal de Lattre de Tassigny, 94000 Créteil, France
| | - Fourat Ridouani
- From the Department of Radiology (J.F.D., R.N., V.T., H.D., I.S., V.C., F.R., H.K.), Department of Cardiology (A.Z., A.G., M.K., S.O., S.G., E.T., T.D.), National Referral Centre for Cardiac Amyloidosis (J.F.D., A.Z., A.G., M.K., S.O., S.G., E.T., T.D.), and Department of Public Health (E.A.), Henri Mondor Hospital, University Paris Est Créteil, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, 51 av Mal de Lattre de Tassigny, 94000 Créteil, France
| | - Arnault Galat
- From the Department of Radiology (J.F.D., R.N., V.T., H.D., I.S., V.C., F.R., H.K.), Department of Cardiology (A.Z., A.G., M.K., S.O., S.G., E.T., T.D.), National Referral Centre for Cardiac Amyloidosis (J.F.D., A.Z., A.G., M.K., S.O., S.G., E.T., T.D.), and Department of Public Health (E.A.), Henri Mondor Hospital, University Paris Est Créteil, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, 51 av Mal de Lattre de Tassigny, 94000 Créteil, France
| | - Mounira Kharoubi
- From the Department of Radiology (J.F.D., R.N., V.T., H.D., I.S., V.C., F.R., H.K.), Department of Cardiology (A.Z., A.G., M.K., S.O., S.G., E.T., T.D.), National Referral Centre for Cardiac Amyloidosis (J.F.D., A.Z., A.G., M.K., S.O., S.G., E.T., T.D.), and Department of Public Health (E.A.), Henri Mondor Hospital, University Paris Est Créteil, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, 51 av Mal de Lattre de Tassigny, 94000 Créteil, France
| | - Silvia Oghina
- From the Department of Radiology (J.F.D., R.N., V.T., H.D., I.S., V.C., F.R., H.K.), Department of Cardiology (A.Z., A.G., M.K., S.O., S.G., E.T., T.D.), National Referral Centre for Cardiac Amyloidosis (J.F.D., A.Z., A.G., M.K., S.O., S.G., E.T., T.D.), and Department of Public Health (E.A.), Henri Mondor Hospital, University Paris Est Créteil, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, 51 av Mal de Lattre de Tassigny, 94000 Créteil, France
| | - Soulef Guendouz
- From the Department of Radiology (J.F.D., R.N., V.T., H.D., I.S., V.C., F.R., H.K.), Department of Cardiology (A.Z., A.G., M.K., S.O., S.G., E.T., T.D.), National Referral Centre for Cardiac Amyloidosis (J.F.D., A.Z., A.G., M.K., S.O., S.G., E.T., T.D.), and Department of Public Health (E.A.), Henri Mondor Hospital, University Paris Est Créteil, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, 51 av Mal de Lattre de Tassigny, 94000 Créteil, France
| | - Etienne Audureau
- From the Department of Radiology (J.F.D., R.N., V.T., H.D., I.S., V.C., F.R., H.K.), Department of Cardiology (A.Z., A.G., M.K., S.O., S.G., E.T., T.D.), National Referral Centre for Cardiac Amyloidosis (J.F.D., A.Z., A.G., M.K., S.O., S.G., E.T., T.D.), and Department of Public Health (E.A.), Henri Mondor Hospital, University Paris Est Créteil, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, 51 av Mal de Lattre de Tassigny, 94000 Créteil, France
| | - Emmanuel Teiger
- From the Department of Radiology (J.F.D., R.N., V.T., H.D., I.S., V.C., F.R., H.K.), Department of Cardiology (A.Z., A.G., M.K., S.O., S.G., E.T., T.D.), National Referral Centre for Cardiac Amyloidosis (J.F.D., A.Z., A.G., M.K., S.O., S.G., E.T., T.D.), and Department of Public Health (E.A.), Henri Mondor Hospital, University Paris Est Créteil, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, 51 av Mal de Lattre de Tassigny, 94000 Créteil, France
| | - Hicham Kobeiter
- From the Department of Radiology (J.F.D., R.N., V.T., H.D., I.S., V.C., F.R., H.K.), Department of Cardiology (A.Z., A.G., M.K., S.O., S.G., E.T., T.D.), National Referral Centre for Cardiac Amyloidosis (J.F.D., A.Z., A.G., M.K., S.O., S.G., E.T., T.D.), and Department of Public Health (E.A.), Henri Mondor Hospital, University Paris Est Créteil, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, 51 av Mal de Lattre de Tassigny, 94000 Créteil, France
| | - Thibaud Damy
- From the Department of Radiology (J.F.D., R.N., V.T., H.D., I.S., V.C., F.R., H.K.), Department of Cardiology (A.Z., A.G., M.K., S.O., S.G., E.T., T.D.), National Referral Centre for Cardiac Amyloidosis (J.F.D., A.Z., A.G., M.K., S.O., S.G., E.T., T.D.), and Department of Public Health (E.A.), Henri Mondor Hospital, University Paris Est Créteil, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, 51 av Mal de Lattre de Tassigny, 94000 Créteil, France
| |
Collapse
|