Non-invasive cardiovascular imaging for myocardial necrosis, viability, stunning and hibernation: evidence from an umbrella review encompassing 12 systematic reviews, 286 studies, and 201,680 patients
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Nudi Francesco, Iskandrian Ami E, Schillaci Orazio, Nudi Alessandro, Di Belardino Natale, Frati Giacomo, Biondi-Zoccai Giuseppe
ISSN: 1827-1618
The concomitant presence of myocardial necrosis with myocardial ischemia, stunning and hibernation may complicate appraisal of left ventricular (LV) function and patient management. Several imaging modalities have been proposed for the accurate assessment of myocardial necrosis, viability, stunning and hibernation, with mixed results. We aimed to review the evidence base on myocardial necrosis, stunning and hibernation by conducting an umbrella review (i.e. overview of systematic reviews).