Endomyocardial Biopsy
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Examination of fragments of right or left ventricular endomyocardium recovered during cardiac catheterization (endomyocardial biopsy) remains an important tool in the detection of transplant rejection and identification of specific disease process that cause primary myocardial dysfunction . This chapter focuses on the currently available techniques for endomyocardial biopsy and reviews the disease states in which evaluation of myocardial histology appears most valuable. As the indications for endomyocardial biopsy are reviewed, the reader should keep in mind that the definition, frequency, natural history, and optimal treatment of many of these myocardial disorders are still in dispute. As a result, centers may differ significantly in their use of endomyocardial biopsy in the routine evaluation of patients with myocardial disease. (1)
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