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Late Gadolinium Enhancement.

A cardiac MRI technique that uses a gadolinium-based contrast agent to identify areas of scar tissue or fibrosis in the heart muscle. Bright areas on the scan indicate damaged tissue. Used to assess viability and diagnose cardiomyopathies.

Definition

What is late gadolinium enhancement?

A cardiac MRI technique that uses a gadolinium-based contrast agent to identify areas of scar tissue or fibrosis in the heart muscle. Bright areas on the scan indicate damaged tissue. Used to assess viability and diagnose cardiomyopathies.

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