cardiac viability assessment

Cardiac viability assessment is a process used to determine if damaged heart muscle can still recover and function properly. When the heart's blood supply is restricted, some areas may become weak or scarred. This assessment helps doctors decide whether these areas can regain strength with treatments like restoring blood flow or if they are permanently damaged. Methods such as imaging tests (like MRI or nuclear scans) evaluate blood flow and muscle health, guiding treatment decisions to improve heart function and patient outcomes.