Myocarditis CT scan

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Homa Najafi, M.D.[2]

Overview

Cardiac CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of myocarditis. Cardiac CT scan can be used in diagnosis of acute myocarditis ( subepicardial late iodine enhancement), exclusion of acute coronary syndrome by CT angiography, and alternative diagnostic tool in patients with CMR contraindications.

CT scan

• Cardiac CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of myocarditis.
• Cardiac CT scan can be used in:
  • Diagnosis of acute myocarditis ( subepicardial late iodine enhancement)
  • Exclusion of acute coronary syndrome by CT angiography
  • Alternative diagnostic tool in patients with CMR contraindications

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