Medicina, Vol. 60, Pages 691: Multiparametric Mapping via Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance in the Risk Stratification of Ventricular Arrhythmias and Sudden Cardiac Death

Medicina, Vol. 60, Pages 691: Multiparametric Mapping via Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance in the Risk Stratification of Ventricular Arrhythmias and Sudden Cardiac Death

Medicina doi: 10.3390/medicina60050691

Authors: Maria Lo Monaco Kamil Stankowski Stefano Figliozzi Flavia Nicoli Vincenzo Scialò Alessandro Gad Costanza Lisi Federico Marchini Carlo Maria Dellino Rocco Mollace Federica Catapano Giulio Giuseppe Stefanini Lorenzo Monti Gianluigi Condorelli Erika Bertella Marco Francone

Risk stratification for malignant ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death is a daunting task for physicians in daily practice. Multiparametric mapping sequences obtained via cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging can improve the risk stratification for malignant ventricular arrhythmias by unveiling the presence of pathophysiological pro-arrhythmogenic processes. However, their employment in clinical practice is still restricted. The present review explores the current evidence supporting the association between mapping abnormalities and the risk of ventricular arrhythmias in several cardiovascular diseases. The key message is that further clinical studies are needed to test the additional value of mapping techniques beyond conventional cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging for selecting patients eligible for an implantable cardioverter defibrillator.