Prognostic Value of Late Gadolinium Enhancement for the Prediction of Cardiovascular Outcomes in Dilated Cardiomyopathy

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Authors

Ana Carolina Alba · University Health Network

Juan Gaztañaga · Winthrop-University Hospital

Farid Foroutan · University Health Network

Paaladinesh Thavendiranathan · University Health Network

Marco Merlo · Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Integrata di Trieste

David Alonso‐Rodríguez · Complejo Asistencial Universitario de Palencia

V. Vallejo

Abstract

In this large multinational study of patients with dilated cardiomyopathy, the presence of LGE showed strong prognostic value for identification of high-risk patients. Randomized controlled trials evaluating LGE-based care management strategies are warranted.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Circulation Cardiovascular Imaging

Volume 13, Issue 4, pp. e010105-e010105

DOI: 10.1161/circimaging.119.010105

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