Jump to content

Dilated cardiomyopathy: Difference between revisions

Dilated cardiomyopathy (view source)

Revision as of 13:15, 28 November 2023

11 bytes removed ,  28 November 2023
no edit summary
VisualWikitext
No edit summary
No edit summary
Line 21: Line 21:
<section begin="radiology" />
<section begin="radiology" />
== Diagnosis and evaluation ==
== Diagnosis and evaluation ==
[[Chest X-ray|X-ray]] shows enlargement of the cardiac silhouette, and possibly signs of pulmonary congestion. [[Echocardiography]] shows dilation of all four chambers, decreased EF, and secondary mitral and tricuspid regurgitation.
[[Chest X-ray|X-ray]] shows cardiomegaly, and possibly signs of [[pulmonary oedema]] or congestion. [[Echocardiography]] shows dilation of all four chambers, decreased EF, and secondary mitral and tricuspid regurgitation.


[[Magnetic resonance imaging|MRI]] is the gold standard for evaluation, as it can measure the volumes of the chambers in addition to showing the dilatation. It’s also helpful in the evaluation of [[myocarditis]], a common cause.
[[Magnetic resonance imaging|MRI]] is the gold standard for evaluation, as it can measure the volumes of the chambers in addition to showing the dilatation. It’s also helpful in the evaluation of [[myocarditis]], a common cause.