The added value of cardiac MRI in paediatric rheumatologic disorders: a preliminary single-centre experience
Abstract
Cardiac MRI confirmed ventricular dysfunction identified by echocardiography and additionally detected myocardial oedema and fibrosis in some paediatric patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, systemic scleroderma, and mixed connective tissue disease. These findings were followed by changes in immunotherapy in 3 of 11 patients, supporting the added diagnostic and clinical value of cardiac MRI in managing paediatric patients with rheumatologic disorders.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
Systemic Sclerosis and Related Diseases
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Cardiology in the Young
- Volume
- 36
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 386–388
- Publication date
- 19 January 2026
- Language
- EN