Systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates apical sparing ratio for cardiac amyloidosis detection in hypertrophy
A specific heart pattern helps spot amyloidosis but misses some cases
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates the diagnostic accuracy of the apical sparing ratio (ASR) derived from echocardiographic …
A new analysis shows a heart scan pattern finds amyloidosis in most people with thick heart walls, but it still misses some cases.
Increased LV mass linked to discordant stress CMR/ICA results via microvascular resistance
Why do heart tests sometimes disagree? A thicker heart muscle might be the surprising reason
In patients with suspected obstructive CAD, left ventricular mass (LVM) was higher in those with abnormal stress CMR vs.
A thicker heart muscle can sometimes confuse heart tests, making a normal angiogram look falsely normal even when a problem exists.