Transplant cardiomyopathy

Abstract

Heart transplant recipients present with a unique set of anatomical and pathophysiological considerations. Cardiac allograft disease often presents non-specifically, requiring a low index for further investigation. Accurate assessment with standard imaging modalities can be difficult, and cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) is increasingly requested for further clarification. The anatomy of the transplanted heart, common transplant pathologies, and the role of CMR are described.