sydänkuvantamisessa

Sydänkuvantamisessa, or cardiac imaging, refers to a broad range of medical imaging techniques used to evaluate the heart's structure and function. These methods provide visual information that aids in diagnosing and managing various cardiovascular conditions.

Commonly employed techniques include echocardiography, which uses ultrasound waves to create real-time images of the heart's chambers, valves, and blood flow. Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) utilizes strong magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images of the heart muscle, blood vessels, and surrounding tissues. Cardiac computed tomography (CT) employs X-rays to generate cross-sectional images of the heart and coronary arteries, often used to assess for calcification and blockages.

Other methods like nuclear cardiology, which involves injecting a radioactive tracer to assess blood flow and heart muscle viability, and cardiac catheterization with angiography, a more invasive procedure to visualize the coronary arteries, are also part of cardiac imaging. These imaging modalities are crucial for identifying conditions such as heart failure, valvular heart disease, congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, and arrhythmias, guiding treatment decisions and monitoring patient progress.