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Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging reveals frequent myocardial involvement and dysfunction in active rheumatoid arthritis.

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2016

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Miia Holmström, Riitta Koivuniemi, Kirsi Korpi, Touko Kaasalainen, Mika Laine, Antti Kuuliala, Marjatta Leirisalo‐Repo, Markku Kupari, Sari Kivistö
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Abstract

In active RA, myocardial T1 relaxation times are prolonged suggesting diffuse inflammation or fibrosis. Local myocardial scars and inflammation, visible as LGE, are also common, as are impairments of LV systo-diastolic function.