Imaging Phenotype Versus Genotype in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.

Authors :: Desai, Milind Y.
Ommen, Steve R.
McKenna, William J.
Lever, Harry M.
Elliott, Perry M.
Source :: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging; Mar2011, Vol. 4 Issue 2, p156-168, 13p, 4 Black and White Photographs, 1 Diagram, 3 Charts
Publication Year :: 2011
Abstract: The article discusses a study on how the hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is affected by advanced diagnostic imaging technologies. It compared the detection and imaging of phenotypic and genotypic subtypes in HCM. The potential diagnostic utility and limitations of various imaging modalities which are used in diagnosing and managing HCM such as 3D echocardiography, exercise echocardiography and cardiac CT are also presented.