Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine (2022) Joseph Loscalzo

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This chapter excerpt details the use of echocardiography and cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging for the structural and functional evaluation of patients presenting with acute chest discomfort. It outlines how these modalities help in detecting ischemic dysfunction, mechanical complications of MI, and aortic dissection, and discusses critical pathways adopted for the efficient triage and management of patients in acute care settings.