TABLE 3.
Noninvasive Multimodality Imaging in ARVD/C
| TTE | CMR | CT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spatial resolution | 0.5–1 mm* | 1–2 mm | 0.5 mm |
| Temporal resolution | 15–60 ms | 25–50 ms | 50–100 ms |
| Availability | ++ | − | ++ |
| Low cost | ++ | − | − |
| Functional analysis | + | ++ | + |
| Radiation dose | None | None | Moderate for cine CT (5–10 mSv) |
| Tissue characterization | N/A | ++ (fat/water/fibrosis) | + (fat) |
| Remarks | RV imaging requires special emphasis/expertise; cardiac devices are acceptable | Not influenced by habitus; sensitive to arrhythmia; generally not compatible with cardiac devices | Sensitive to arrhythmia; cardiac devices are acceptable |