Endomyocardial biopsy
Endomyocardial Biopsy
Endomyocardial biopsy (pronunciation: en-doh-my-oh-car-dee-al by-op-see) is a medical procedure used to diagnose heart diseases.
Etymology
The term "Endomyocardial biopsy" is derived from three Greek words: "endo" meaning inside, "myo" meaning muscle, and "cardia" meaning heart. "Biopsy" is derived from the Greek words "bios" meaning life and "opsis" meaning sight.
Procedure
An Endomyocardial biopsy is performed by inserting a small, flexible tube (catheter) into a vein in the neck or groin. The catheter is then guided to the right side of the heart. Once in place, a bioptome (a small cutting device) is threaded through the catheter to the heart. The bioptome is used to remove small pieces of heart muscle, which are then sent to a laboratory for examination.
Indications
Endomyocardial biopsy is used to diagnose various heart conditions, including cardiomyopathy, myocarditis, cardiac amyloidosis, and cardiac sarcoidosis. It is also used to monitor the heart after a heart transplant.
Risks
As with any invasive procedure, endomyocardial biopsy carries some risks. These may include bleeding, infection, damage to the heart or blood vessels, and arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats).
Related Terms
- Cardiomyopathy: A disease of the heart muscle that makes it harder for the heart to pump blood to the rest of the body.
- Myocarditis: Inflammation of the heart muscle.
- Cardiac Amyloidosis: A disorder caused by deposits of an abnormal protein (amyloid) in the heart tissue.
- Cardiac Sarcoidosis: An inflammatory disease that affects the heart.
- Heart Transplant: A surgical procedure to replace a diseased heart with a healthy one from a donor.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Endomyocardial biopsy
- Wikipedia's article - Endomyocardial biopsy
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