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Cardiac Amyloidosis: Updates in Imaging

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Purpose of ReviewWe summarize key features pertaining to the two most commonly encountered types of cardiac amyloidosis (CA), monoclonal immunoglobulin light chain (AL) and transthyretin type (ATTR), expanding upon the… Click to show full abstract

Purpose of ReviewWe summarize key features pertaining to the two most commonly encountered types of cardiac amyloidosis (CA), monoclonal immunoglobulin light chain (AL) and transthyretin type (ATTR), expanding upon the clinical application and utility of various imaging techniques in diagnosing CA.Recent FindingsAdvances in imaging have led to earlier identification, improved diagnosis of CA and higher discriminatory power to differentiate CA from other hypertrophic phenocopies. The application of cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) has led to a deeper understanding of underlying pathophysiological processes in CA, owing largely to its intrinsic tissue characterization properties. The widespread adoption of bone scintigraphy algorithms has reduced the need for cardiac biopsy and improved diagnostic confidence in ATTR CA.SummaryAs new treatments for CA are rapidly developing, there will be even greater reliance on imaging, as the requirement to diagnose disease earlier, monitor response and amend treatment strategies accordingly intensifies.

Keywords: cardiology; amyloidosis updates; updates imaging; amyloidosis; cardiac amyloidosis

Journal Title: Current Cardiology Reports
Year Published: 2019

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