Influence of Myocardial Fibrosis on Left Ventricular Diastolic Function

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Authors

Antonella Moreo · Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda

Giuseppe Ambrosio · Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda

Benedetta De Chiara · Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda

Min Pu · Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda

Tam Tran · Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda

Francesco Mauri · Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda

Abstract

Severity of myocardial fibrosis by LGE significantly correlates with the degree of diastolic dysfunction in a broad range of cardiac conditions. Noninvasive assessment of myocardial fibrosis may provide valuable insights into the pathophysiology of left ventricular diastolic function and therapeutic response.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Circulation Cardiovascular Imaging

Volume 2, Issue 6, pp. 437-443

DOI: 10.1161/circimaging.108.838367

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