Differentiation between left bundle branch block (LBBB) preceded dilated cardiomyopathy and dilated cardiomyopathy preceded LBBB by cardiac magnetic resonance imaging.

Hui WangYi HeXin DuRui YaoSanshuai ChangFei GuoZhongle BaiQiang LvXiaohui LiuChunguang Qiu Chang Sheng Ma

Published in: Pacing and clinical electrophysiology : PACE (2020)

Occurrence sequence of DCM and LBBB can be discriminated by CMR. Preserved lateral wall morphology and function in CMR suggested LBBB preceded to DCM. Such features may be predictors of good response to CRT.

Keyphrases

magnetic resonance imaging
risk assessment
computed tomography
minimally invasive
contrast enhanced
magnetic resonance