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Myocardial Scar Assessment Using Artificial Intelligence-Powered Contrast-Free MRI: A Prospective Multicenter Study of Virtual Native Enhancement.

Journal of the American College of Cardiology·July 7, 2026·PMID 42455101

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Contrast-free scar imaging could eliminate gadolinium-related risks, reduce scan time and cost, and expand CMR access for patients with contraindications to contrast. VNE may streamline chronic MI assessment workflows by triaging the need for LGE.

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