Arrhythmic Risk Stratification by Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Patients with Non-ischemic Cardiomyopathy
JACC This Week · American College of Cardiology
September 30, 202412m 4s
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Show Notes
In this episode, Dr. Valentin Fuster discusses a groundbreaking study that evaluates the role of myocardial fibrosis in predicting sudden cardiac death and ventricular arrhythmias in patients with non-ischemic cardiomyopathy. The findings suggest that assessing fibrosis through advanced imaging techniques offers a more accurate risk stratification than the traditional reliance on left ventricular ejection fraction, ultimately refining treatment approaches for at-risk patients.