Unique pattern of late gadolinium enhancement on cardiac magnetic resonance imaging in Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Unique pattern of late gadolinium enhancement on cardiac magnetic resonance imaging in Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Cardiomyopathy is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Early recognition of myocardial involvement and initiation of therapy are important for improved outcomes. Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) is a sensitive tool in early detecti...

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Main Authors: Madhusudan Ganigara, Bharti Sharma, Ravi Babu Komalla, Suman Y Vyas, Gopichand Mannam, Nitin Krishna Rao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-01-01
Series:Annals of Pediatric Cardiology
Subjects:
Cardiomyopathy
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD)
late gadolinium enhancement (LGE)
Online Access:http://www.annalspc.com/article.asp?issn=0974-2069;year=2016;volume=9;issue=2;spage=190;epage=191;aulast=Ganigara

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