| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5960777 | Heart Rhythm | 2014 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
LV-LGE is a powerful and independent predictor of malignant arrhythmic prognosis, while its amount and distribution do not provide additional prognostic value. Contrast-enhanced cardiac magnetic resonance may contribute to identify candidates for ICD therapy not fulfilling the current criteria based on left ventricular ejection fraction.
Keywords
CE-CMRCMRSCDLGEArrhythmiaslate gadolinium enhancementECGelectrocardiogramCardiac magnetic resonanceLeft ventricularVentricular tachycardiaICDcontrast-enhanced cardiac magnetic resonanceWorld Health OrganizationRisk stratificationconfidence intervalVentricular fibrillationSudden cardiac deathheart failurehazard ratioNonischemic dilated cardiomyopathyDilated cardiomyopathyejection fractionWHO
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Authors
Martina MD, PhD, Manuel MD, Alessandro MD, Federico MD, PhD, Filippo MD, Chiara MD, PhD, Giulia MD, Francesco MD, PhD, Giuseppe MD, PhD, Luisa MD, PhD, Francesco MD, Benedetta MD, Diego MD, Gaetano MD, Cristina MD, PhD, Sabino MD, Domenico MD, PhD,