Late gadolinium enhancement is not related to the severity of aortic regurgitation. A single center study

Background Myocardial fibrosis as detected by late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) has been linked to adverse prognosis in several cardiovascular diseases. In aortic stenosis, LGE has been linked to worse systolic function and prognosis. In aortic regurgitation (AR), LGE has only been described in small experimental and clinical trials. Objectives: To evaluate the presence of LGE, its relation to left ventricular function and volumes, and the severity of AR in a cohort of patients.