The Role of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance in Sudden Death Risk Stratification in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Publication date: June 2015 Source:Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinics, Volume 7, Issue 2 Author(s): Martin S. MaronTeaser Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common cause of sudden death in young patients, but current risk stratification strategies do not identify all patients at risk. Contrast-enhanced cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) with late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) can identify areas of abnormal myocardial substrate comprising fibrosis, the structural nidus for potentially life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias. More recently, follow-up studies have demonstrated a strong relationship between extent of LGE in patients with HCM and increased risk of adverse disease-related events, including sudden death.
Source: Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinics - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research