Olivier F. Clerc MD, MPH , Sarah A.M. Cuddy MD , Michael Jerosch-Herold PhD , Dominik C. Benz MD , Ethan Katznelson MD , Jocelyn Canseco Neri MS , Alexandra Taylor BS , Marie Foley Kijewski PhD , Giada Bianchi MD , Frederick L. Ruberg MD , Marcelo F. Di Carli MD , Ronglih Liao PhD , Raymond Y. Kwong MD, MPH , Rodney H. Falk MD , Sharmila Dorbala MD, MPH
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Abstract
Background
In systemic light-chain (AL) amyloidosis, cardiac involvement portends poor outcomes.
Objectives
The authors’ objectives were to detect early myocardial alterations, to analyze longitudinal changes with therapy, and to predict major adverse cardiac events (MACE) in participants with AL amyloidosis using cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Methods
Recently diagnosed participants were prospectively enrolled. AL amyloidosis with and without cardiomyopathy (AL-CMP, AL-non-CMP) were defined based on abnormal cardiac biomarkers and wall thickness. MRI was performed at baseline, 6 months in all participants, and 12 months in participants with AL-CMP. MACE were defined as all-cause death, heart failure hospitalization, and cardiac transplantation. Mayo stage was based on troponin T, N-terminal pro–B-type natriuretic peptide, and difference in free light chains.
Results
This study included 80 participants (median age 62 years, 58% men). Extracellular volume (ECV) was abnormal (>32%) in all participants with AL-CMP and in 47% of those with AL-non-CMP. ECV tended to increase at 6 months (median +2%; AL-CMP P = 0.120; AL-non-CMP P = 0.018) and returned to baseline values at 12 months in participants with AL-CMP. Global longitudinal strain (GLS) improved at 6 months (median −0.6%; P = 0.048) and 12 months (median −1.2%; P < 0.001) in participants with AL-CMP. ECV and GLS were strongly associated with MACE (P < 0.001) and improved the prognostic value when added to Mayo stage (P ≤ 0.002). No participant with ECV ≤32% had MACE, while 74% of those with ECV >48% had MACE.
Conclusions
In patients with systemic AL amyloidosis, ECV detects subclinical myocardial alterations. With therapy, ECV tends to increase at 6 months and returns to values unchanged from baseline at 12 months, whereas GLS improves at 6 and 12 months in participants with AL-CMP. ECV and GLS offer additional prognostic performance over Mayo stage. (Molecular Imaging of Primary Amyloid Cardiomyopathy [MICA]; NCT02641145)
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JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging, part of the prestigious Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC) family, offers readers a comprehensive perspective on all aspects of cardiovascular imaging. This specialist journal covers original clinical research on both non-invasive and invasive imaging techniques, including echocardiography, CT, CMR, nuclear, optical imaging, and cine-angiography.
JACC. Cardiovascular imaging highlights advances in basic science and molecular imaging that are expected to significantly impact clinical practice in the next decade. This influence encompasses improvements in diagnostic performance, enhanced understanding of the pathogenetic basis of diseases, and advancements in therapy.
In addition to cutting-edge research,the content of JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging emphasizes practical aspects for the practicing cardiologist, including advocacy and practice management.The journal also features state-of-the-art reviews, ensuring a well-rounded and insightful resource for professionals in the field of cardiovascular imaging.