This study investigates the relationship between cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) and biomarkers linked to myocardial injury and inflammation during acute viral myocarditis.
It involved 41 patients with a first episode of acute viral myocarditis, measuring peak levels of troponin I, creatine kinase, and C-reactive protein alongside LGE extent to assess correlations and predictive values for clinical outcomes.
Results showed a significant correlation between peak troponin I and creatine kinase levels with LGE extent, with LGE also serving as an independent predictor of adverse cardiovascular events during a 29-month follow-up period.