In patients with HF and LV systolic dysfunction without clinical suspicion of CAD, LGE-CMR is an excellent tool for classifying patients in relation to the presence or absence of underlying CAD. Thus, CMR might offer a valid alternative to coronary angiography for the detection of CAD in these patients.

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Key PointsQuestionWhat is the prevalence of familial disease among patients with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) and the lifetime risk of DCM for their first-degree family members by race and ethnicity?FindingsIn this family-based, cross-sectional study of 1220 patients with DCM and their 1693 family members, the estimated familial DCM prevalence was 29.7% and the estimated DCM risk by age 80 years in family members was 19%.MeaningThese findings suggest substantial prevalence of familial DCM among patients and elevated lifetime risk of DCM among their first-degree family members.

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