Comprehensive Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance-Derived Myocardial Strain Analysis Provides Independent Prognostic Value in Acute Myocarditis.

ABSTRACT: Background Late gadolinium enhancement and left ventricular (LV) ejection fraction on cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) are prognostic markers, but their predictive value for incident heart failure or life-threatening arrhythmias in acute myocarditis patients is limited. CMR-derived feature tracking provides a more sensitive analysis of myocardial function and may improve risk stratification in myocarditis. In this study, the prognostic value of LV, right ventricular, and left atrial strain in acute myocarditis patients is evaluated. Methods and Results In this multicenter retrospective study, patients with CMR-proven acute myocarditis were included. The primary end point was occurrence of major adverse cardiovascular events: all-cause mortality, heart transplantation, heart failure

SUBMITTER: Vos JL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9673732 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature