Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: diagnostic and prognostic value

Imaging techniques currently play a key role in cardiovascular assessing. Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is one the main elements of diagnosis and prognostic significance of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCMP). The article provides a brief overview on both conventional and novel areas of MRI use in HCMP patients. Particular attention is paid to the MRI role in the patient selection for the surgical treatment.