What is late gadolinium enhancement in Cardiac Imaging?

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A cardiac MRI technique that quantifies myocardial water content to detect tissue edema and inflammation.

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A cardiac MRI technique using gadolinium contrast to identify areas of myocardial scar or fibrosis.

LGE delayed enhancement

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late gadolinium enhancement IVT	Technical Term	Advanced	A cardiac MRI technique using gadolinium contrast to identify areas of myocardia...

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