Role of cardiac magnetic resonance in stratifying arrhythmogenic risk in mitral valve prolapse patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis - Summary - MDSpire

Role of cardiac magnetic resonance in stratifying arrhythmogenic risk in mitral valve prolapse patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

  • By

  • Marco Gatti

  • Ambra Santonocito

  • Francesco Pio Papa

  • Fabrizio D’Ascenzo

  • Ovidio De Filippo

  • Guglielmo Gallone

  • Anna Palmisano

  • Lorenzo Pistelli

  • Gaetano Maria De Ferrari

  • Antonio Esposito

  • Carla Giustetto

  • Paolo Fonio

  • Riccardo Faletti

  • June 6, 2024

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Objective:

To investigate the features of cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) that could discriminate between patients with complex ventricular arrhythmias (co-VAs) and those without in mitral valve prolapse (MVP) patients, clarifying the term 'complex ventricular arrhythmias'.

Key Findings:
  • CMR features such as left ventricle size, mitral regurgitation severity, and late gadolinium enhancement are important in stratifying arrhythmic risk in MVP patients, avoiding redundancy in the mention of 'arrhythmic risk'.
Interpretation:

CMR is a valuable tool for non-invasive risk stratification in MVP patients, potentially guiding monitoring and preventive strategies for those at higher risk of arrhythmias, with a brief mention of clinical implications.

Limitations:
  • Limited number of studies analyzed CMR features in relation to arrhythmic risk, with specific examples of variability in study designs.
Conclusion:

This systematic review emphasizes the need for comprehensive CMR assessments in MVP patients to better identify those at risk for arrhythmias and SCD, reiterating the importance of CMR in clinical practice.

Original Source(s)

Role of cardiac magnetic resonance in stratifying arrhythmogenic risk in mitral valve prolapse patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

  • by Marco Gatti, Ambra Santonocito, Francesco Pio Papa, Fabrizio D’Ascenzo, Ovidio De Filippo, Guglielmo Gallone, Anna Palmisano, Lorenzo Pistelli, Gaetano Maria De Ferrari, Antonio Esposito, Carla Giustetto, Paolo Fonio, Riccardo Faletti

  • June 6, 2024

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