DCM Left VentricleThe left ventricle is normal sized with moderately reduced performance. The overall LV ejection fraction is 37%, the LV end diastolic volume index is 59 ml/m2 (normal range: 74+/-15), the LVEDV is 153 ml (normal range 142+/-34), the LV end systolic volume index is 44 ml/m2 (normal range 25+/-9), the LVESV is 245 ml (normal range 47+/-19). There are no regional wall motion abnormalities present. There is no late gadolinium enhancement to suggest the presence of an underlying fibrosing, infiltrative, or inflammatory process.Left AtriumThe left atrium is dilated. Right VentricleThe right ventricle is normal sized with mild reduced performance. The overall RV ejection fraction is 45%, the RV end diastolic volume index is 62 ml/m2 (normal range 82+/-16), the RVEDV is 162 ml (normal range 142+/-31), the RV end systolic volume index is 34 ml/m2 (normal range 31+/-9), and the RVESV is 88 ml (normal range 54+/-17).Right AtriumThe right atrium is normal.Aortic ValveThe aortic valve opens widely and there is no significant aortic regurgitation.Mitral ValveThe mitral valve opens widely and there is no significant mild mitral regurgitation.Pulmonic ValveThe pulmonic valve opens widely. There is no significant pulmonic regurgitation.Tricuspid ValveThe tricuspid valve opens widely. There is no significant tricuspid regurgitation.AortaThere is a left sided aortic arch with a normal brachiocephalic branching pattern. The aortic root is normal in size.Pulmonary VeinsAll four pulmonary veins drain normally into the left atrium.Pulmonary ArteryThe main pulmonary artery is normal in size.Venous AnatomyThe SVC and IVC drain normally into the right atrium.PericardiumThere is no obvious pericardial disease.Extracardiac FindingsThis study is not designed for the specific evaluation of extra-cardiac findings; therefore, the differentiation between artifacts and real extracardiac pathology may be difficult. If clinically indicated, a separate dedicated evaluation should be considered.
1. Moderate cardiomyopathy without evidence of delayed enhancement.I personally reviewed the Images and/or procedure with the Resident/Fellow and agree with this report.