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  • Linking Myocardial Fibrosis to Sudden Cardiac Death in HCM

    Linking Myocardial Fibrosis to Sudden Cardiac Death in HCM

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    Vishnu
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    Introduction: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most prevalent cardiac genetic disorder, affecting approximately 0.2% of the general population. It is characterized by myocardial hypertrophy, fibrosis, and an increased risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD). This systematic review investigates the role of late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) in cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging as a predictor of…