What is scarring in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)?
Cardiac MRI can reveal scarring, or fibrosis, within the heart muscle in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Dr Ravi Assomull explains how this finding helps doctors diagnose the condition and assess potential risks.
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Scarring on a cardiac MRI suggests that there is evidence of fibrosis in the heart muscle and is one of the features that help us to diagnose the condition. About 70% of patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy will have scarring in the heart muscle.
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