Abstract Amyloidosis is a disease caused by extracellular deposition of insoluble protein fibrils, that results in changes in tissue architecture and consequently modification of the organ structure. Cardiac involvement is common in amyloidosis. Two major types of systemic amyloidosis affect the myocardium - immunoglobulin light chain and transthyretin amyloidosis - each leading to different prognosis. Early detection and diagnosis of cardiac amyloidosis are the main objectives in the assessment of the disease. New techniques of magnetic resonance imaging have minimized the need for biopsies for the diagnosis. Late gadolinium enhancement technique, and more recently T1 mapping, have allowed a simplified evaluation of amyloid deposits and extracellular volume. The aim of this review was to describe basic concepts and updates of the use of magnetic resonance imaging for the diagnosis amyloidosis and evaluation of its severity.

Resumo A cardiomiopatia hipertrófica (CMH) é a doença genética cardiovascular mais comum e representa a principal causa de morte súbita em pacientes jovens. A Ressonância Magnética Cardíaca (RMC) e a Tomografia Computadorizada Cardíaca (TCC) são métodos de imagem não invasivos de alta sensibilidade e especificidade, úteis no diagnóstico e no estabelecimento do prognóstico de CMH, e no rastreamento de indivíduos com fenótipos subclínicos. O aperfeiçoamento da análise da RMC e TCC tem grande potencial para promover intervenções com o objetivo de impedir o curso natural da doença. O presente estudo tem por objetivo descrever o papel da RMC e TCC no diagnóstico e prognóstico da CMH, e como essas ferramentas podem auxiliar no manejo clínico de pacientes portadores dessa doença.

Abstract Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common genetic cardiovascular disease and represents the main cause of sudden death in young patients. Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) and cardiac computed tomography (CCT) are noninvasive imaging methods with high sensitivity and specificity, useful for the establishment of diagnosis and prognosis of HCM, and for the screening of patients with subclinical phenotypes. The improvement of image analysis by CMR and CCT offers the potential to promote interventions aiming at stopping the natural course of the disease. This study aims to describe the role of RCM and CCT in the diagnosis and prognosis of HCM, and how these methods can be used in the management of these patients.

Resumo A cardiomiopatia isquêmica é um dos principais problemas de saúde no mundo, representando significativa parcela da mortalidade. A ressonância magnética cardíaca (RMC) e a tomografia computadorizada cardíaca (TCC) são métodos de imagem não invasivos úteis no diagnóstico da doença arterial coronariana e também podem auxiliar no rastreamento de indivíduos com fatores de risco para o desenvolvimento de cardiomiopatia induzida por isquemia/infarto. Os avanços tecnológicos da RMC e da TCC contribuíram para o surgimento de diversas indicações clínicas para aplicação desses métodos de imagem de forma complementar a outros exames, principalmente quando estes se mostram inconclusivos. A RMC e a TCC apresentam acurácia semelhante aos demais métodos de imagem, poucas contraindicações absolutas e mínimos riscos de efeitos adversos, o que os fortalecem como ferramentas seguras no manejo dos pacientes. O presente estudo tem por objetivo descrever o papel da RMC e da TCC no diagnóstico das cardiomiopatias isquêmicas.

Abstract Ischemic cardiomyopathy is one of the major health problems worldwide, representing a significant part of mortality in the general population nowadays. Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMRI) and cardiac computed tomography (CCT) are noninvasive imaging methods that serve as useful tools in the diagnosis of coronary artery disease and may also help in screening individuals with risk factors for developing this illness. Technological developments of CMRI and CCT have contributed to the rise of several clinical indications of these imaging methods complementarily to other investigation methods, particularly in cases where they are inconclusive. In terms of accuracy, CMRI and CCT are similar to the other imaging methods, with few absolute contraindications and minimal risks of adverse side-effects. This fact strengthens these methods as powerful and safe tools in the management of patients. The present study is aimed at describing the role played by CMRI and CCT in the diagnosis of ischemic cardiomyopathies.