The relationship between gene positive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy patients and presence of scar on cardiac magnetic resonance imaging

Autor: Matthew W. Martinez, Andrew D. Sumner, Laurie A Fleming, Jacob Blount, Mercedes Scott
Rok vydání: 2014
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Zdroj: Journal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance
ISSN: 1532-429X
DOI: 10.1186/1532-429x-16-s1-p339
Popis: Background Genetic testing is commonly used in the management of patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Some studies suggest patients who test positive for known markers have a greater risk for adverse outcomes. In addition, the presence of late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) on cardiac MRI (cMRI) has also been associated with poorer outcomes and prognosis. Whether positive genetic testing is a predictor of LGE on cMRI is unknown.
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