There is often considerable phenotypic overlap in hypertrophic and infiltrative
cardiomyopathies. This overlap creates difficulties, when using routine imaging modalities,
in arriving at a conclusive diagnosis. Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) can make
diagnosis easier and more certain. Used with gadolinium contrast agent for tissue
characterization, CMR offers a superior field of view and temporal resolution, enabling
clinicians to make more confident assessments of etiology. CMR may also be a useful …