Comparison of Echocardiography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Analysis of Patients Diagnosed with Ischemic Cardiomyopathy

Abstract

Objective: The occurrence of ischemic cardiomyopathy poses a serious threat to the health of patients. At present, there are different treatments for ischemic cardiomyopathy. In the course of treatment, it is necessary to analyze the cause of the patient's disease and the actual condition of the disease through accurate medical images. Methods: Echocardiography and cardiac MRI were performed on all patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy, and the interval between the two tests was less than one week. In the ultrasound examination, the inner diameter of the atrioventricular cavity and the inner diameter of the aorta were routinely measured, the left ventricular ejection fraction was estimated, and the wall motion was observed. During magnetic resonance examination, we performed the following: (1) cardiac morphology examination, (2) cardiac function examination, (3) myocardial first perfusion, and (4) myocardial activity examination. Results: Our study found that echocardiography could not accurately detect ischemic myocardium, and magnetic resonance was significantly better than echocardiography. The number of infarcted myocardial segments detected by conventional echocardiography and MRI was statistically significant. Conclusion: In medical practice, cardiac magnetic resonance examination can be used asan early clinical diagnosis and early intervention to treat ischemic cardiomyopathy.