The use of MRI in quantification of the atrial fibrosis in patients with rheumatic mitral disease

The use of MRI in quantification of the atrial fibrosis in patients with rheumatic mitral disease

Abstract Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common type of arrhythmia with higher incidence in countries with increased prevalence of rheumatic heart disease (RHD), where AF contributes to significant morbidity and mortality in young population. Atrial fibrosis is a common feature of AF. Delay...

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Main Authors: Ahmed Shehata Ismail, Yasser Baghdady, Mohammad Ali Salem, Amir Abdel Wahab
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2020-09-01
Series:The Egyptian Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine
Subjects:
Rheumatic mitral valve disease
AF
Atrial fibrosis
Delayed enhancement MRI
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s43055-020-00322-y

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