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Congress: ECR25
Poster Number: C-20311
Type: Poster: EPOS Radiologist (educational)
Authorblock: H. Chau, P. Y. Wong, W. Y. Fung, K. F. J. Ma, H. Lee, Y. M. Leng, R. Chan; Kowloon/HK
Disclosures:
Hatty Chau: Nothing to disclose
Pui Yi Wong: Nothing to disclose
Wai Yuk Fung: Nothing to disclose
Ka Fai Johnny Ma: Nothing to disclose
Heather Lee: Nothing to disclose
Yong Mei Leng: Nothing to disclose
Rois Chan: Nothing to disclose
Keywords: Cardiac, MR, Imaging sequences, Metabolic disorders
Background

FD is a rare X-linked genetic disorder resulting from the deficiency of the enzyme α-galactosidase A. This enzyme deficiency leads to the accumulation of glycosphingolipids, particularly in vascular endothelial cells and smooth muscle cells. Cardiac involvement is a significant complication, often manifesting as cardiomyopathy, which can lead to serious morbidity and mortality. Patients often experience left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH), arrhythmias and heart failure. Cardiac MRI is a crucial imaging modality for the quantitative and qualitative assessment of FD cardiomyopathy.  Identification of characteristic CMR findings in patients with suspected or confirmed Fabry disease is vital to allow early diagnosis of disease, risk stratification to guide clinical management and monitor disease progression.

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