Proposed imaging methods and follow-up intervals in patients with definite AC diagnosis

AC patients without ICD
Echocardiography
Every year or when clinically indicated**
CMR
  • First visit.
  • Every 3-5 years or when changes in clinical status and/or ECG occur.
  • In patients who are difficult to explore at echo.
CT
Patients who are difficult to assess with echo and unsuitable for CMR

* in patients with CMR incompatible devices
** clinical or ECG changes suggestive of disease progression

Abbreviations:
AC: arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy
CMR: cardiac magnetic resonance
CT: multidetector computed tomography
ICD: implantable cardioverter defibrillator.