Abstract

Late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) by cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) has been found in about two-thirds of patients with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). The clinical impact of this finding is not well established.

Highlights

  • Late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) by cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) has been found in about two-thirds of patients with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM)

  • Myocardial fibrosis is a predictor of atrial fibrillation in dilated cardiomyopathy

  • The aim of this study was to assess, in patients with DCM, the relationship of LGE with the occurrence of atrial fibrillation (AF), which is a common complication of DCM

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Summary

Objectives

The aim of this study was to assess, in patients with DCM, the relationship of LGE with the occurrence of atrial fibrillation (AF), which is a common complication of DCM

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