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Imaging recommendation · Cardiac

Suspected myocarditis

Recommended: Cardiac MRI (Lake Louise criteria) is the preferred imaging study for suspected myocarditis. T1 / T2 mapping + late gadolinium enhancement.

Recommended study

Cardiac MRI (Lake Louise criteria)

MRI IV contrast Preferred Cardiac Acute inpatientOutpatient Reviewed

T1 / T2 mapping + late gadolinium enhancement. Sub-epicardial / mid-wall LGE is typical.

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