Key result
Acute myocardial calcification in sepsis mimics fibrosis on LGE CMR.
Why the study?
Acute myocardial calcification in the setting of sepsis is well described but its multiparametric CMR imaging characteristics require further elucidation.
Case Report (n=1)
Acute myocardial calcification in the setting of sepsis can mimic fibrosis on LGE CMR due to hyperenhancement from necrotic myocardium and interstitial calcium deposits.
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Rapid myocardial calcification may develop in septic shock; leaves open its prognostic value and need for prospective validation.
Nijjar et al. (2018) conducted a case report in Acute myocardial calcification (n=1). Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging was evaluated. In a patient with sepsis, acute myocardial calcification led to hyperenhancement that mimicked fibrosis on late gadolinium enhancement cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging.
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