Abstract
Using hybridized [18F]-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography with cardiac magnetic resonance, we identify active myocardial inflammation and demonstrate its relationship with late gadolinium enhancement, in Fabry disease. We demonstrate that late gadolinium enhancement represents, at least in part, active myocardial inflammation and identify an early inflammatory phenotype that may represent a therapeutic window before irreversible tissue injury and adaptation occur. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.)
Original language | English |
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Article number | 101863 |
Journal | JACC: Case Reports |
Volume | 15 |
Early online date | 6 May 2023 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 7 Jun 2023 |
Keywords
- cardiovascular magnetic resonance
- Fabry disease
- myocardial fibrosis
- myocardial inflammation
- [F]-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography