Left bundle branch block-induced pseudo-infarction: Cardiac MRI pitfall.

Abstract

Cardiac MRI serves as an indispensable tool for diagnosing and characterizing myocardial pathology. Late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) imaging enables assessing myocardial scar formation and regional fibrosis. Here, we present a case involving a young woman with congenital dilated cardiomyopathy, showcasing LGE along the interventricular septum. This LGE distribution likely arises from altered ventricular hemodynamics secondary to bundle branch block rather than ischemia. This insight has significant implications for guiding clinical management and avoiding unnecessary interventions.