This study uses magnetic resonance (MR) spectroscopy to study heart metabolism and function in normal subjects and patients with left ventricular hypertrophy, dilated cardiomyopathy, and those with coronary artery disease.
Age
18–any
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
You may be eligible if
age \> 18 years
Healthy subjects: no history of heart disease
Dilated cardiomyopathy: history of heart failure, ejection fraction (EF) \<40%
Left ventricular hypertrophy: wall thickness \>1.2cm
Coronary artery disease: \>50% coronary lesion or positive stress test
You may not be if
contraindication to MRI
Clareo Health | Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Studies of Cardiac Muscle Metabolism
