The Role of Multimodality Imaging for Pericarditis

Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular CME

The Role of Multimodality Imaging for Pericarditis
Guest: Prajwal (Praj) Reddy, MD

Hosts: Malcolm R. Bell, M.D.
Imaging can play a crucial role in diagnosis and management of pericarditis, particularly if recurrent. Echocardiography, cardiac computed tomography (CCT), and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) offer complimentary evaluation of pericardial disease in its various presentations. In this podcast, we review the characteristic signs and features on multi-modality imaging in patients with acute and recurrent pericardial inflammation and its utility in tailoring therapy.

Topics Discussed:

• What is the role of imaging in the initial diagnosis of pericarditis?
• How is multi-modality cardiac imaging utilized in recurrent pericarditis?
• Follow up question to the above: Is serial imaging with cardiac MRI helpful in treatment of recurrent pericarditis?

Connect with Mayo Clinic's Cardiovascular Continuing Medical Education online at https://cveducation.mayo.edu or on Twitter @MayoClinicCV and @MayoCVservices.

LinkedIn: Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular Services

Cardiovascular Education App:
The Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular CME App is an innovative educational platform that features cardiology-focused continuing medical education wherever and whenever you need it. Use this app to access other free content and browse upcoming courses. Download it for free in Apple or Google stores today!
No CME credit offered for this episode.

Podcast episode transcript found here.