Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9161767 | Chest | 2005 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
CMR provides an accurate estimation of the extent of cardiac involvement and may reveal signs of early infiltration that are not detected by standard assessment. The extent of late enhancement with gadolinium relates to the severity of cardiac involvement and may therefore have prognostic implications.
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Authors
Smedema MD, MMed(Int), Snoep MD, van Kroonenburgh MD, PhD, van Geuns MD, PhD, Cheriex MD, PhD, Gorgels MD, PhD, Crijns MD, PhD,