Predictors of left ventricular remodelling in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy – a cardiovascular magnetic resonance study

ConclusionsSubstantial recovery of LV function occurs within 12  months in most patients with recent‐onset DCM. Women had the greatest improvement in LVEF. A low LV contractile reserve measured by dobutamine stress CMR appears to identify patients whose LVEF is less likely to recover.

Source: European Journal of Heart Failure - February 17, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Upasana Tayal, Ricardo Wage, Simon Newsome, Ramasamy Manivarmane, Cemil Izgi, Amal Muthumala, Jason N. Dungu, Ravi Assomull, Suzan Hatipoglu, Brian P. Halliday, Amrit S. Lota, James S. Ware, John Gregson, Michael Frenneaux, Stuart A. Cook, Tags: Research Article Source Type: research