Letter to Editor

Cardiac MRI in the Diagnosis and Monitoring of Myocarditis: Current Approaches and Limitations

Volume: 48 Number: 1 March 31, 2026
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Cardiac MRI in the Diagnosis and Monitoring of Myocarditis: Current Approaches and Limitations

Abstract

Myocarditis is an inflammatory disease of the heart muscle, and its diagnosis and monitoring can often be challenging. Although endomyocardial biopsy remains the gold standard, cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) is increasingly preferred as a non-invasive, non-deleterious, and repeatable method. CMR contributes significantly to the diagnosis of myocarditis, tissue characterization, functional assessment, and prognostic prediction. However, challenges such as variability in sensitivity and specificity, access inequities, and protocol deficiencies persist in CMR applications. This article addresses the role of CMR in the diagnosis and monitoring of myocarditis, the current limitations, future development areas, and provides recommendations for clinical practice.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Medical Education

Journal Section

Letter to Editor

Publication Date

March 31, 2026

Submission Date

December 6, 2025

Acceptance Date

March 26, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 1970 Volume: 48 Number: 1

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1.Gül E. Cardiac MRI in the Diagnosis and Monitoring of Myocarditis: Current Approaches and Limitations. CMJ. 2026;48(1):33-34. https://izlik.org/JA87CZ48JW