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Usefulness of cardiac magnetic resonance in assessing the risk of ventricular arrhythmias and sudden death in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
European heart journal - 1 Aug 2009
Leonardi Sergio, Raineri Claudia, De Ferrari Gaetano M, Ghio Stefano, Scelsi Laura, Pasotti Michele, Tagliani Marilena, Valentini Adele, Dore Roberto, Raisaro Arturo, Arbustini Eloisa
Abstract excerpt
AIMS: To assess the relationship between cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) parameters and both spontaneous ventricular tachycardia (VT) and risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD) in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) patients. METHODS AND RESULTS: One hundred and eight consecutive HCM patients (mean age 42 +/- 15 years, 76% males) underwent CMR evaluation and risk assessment. Delayed contrast enhancement (DCE)...
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