Late gadolinium enhancement on cardiac magnetic resonance imaging is associated with coronary endothelial dysfunction in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy

In conclusion, ACh-provoked coronary vasomotor abnormality is associated with myocardial fibrosis in patients with DCM. These results suggest that coronary endothelial dysfunction is involved in myocardial fibrosis and worsening heart failure concomitant with DCM.
Source: Heart and Vessels - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research