Fig. 1

Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging with conventional techniques showed multiple signs of acute focal myocarditis at the basal inferoseptal segment of the left ventricle (arrows). A Steady-state free precession (SSFP) cine image in basal short-axis (SAX) view demonstrating regional wall motion abnormality. B Early gadolinium enhancement image in basal SAX view revealing hyperenhancement, a sign of myocardial hyperemia. C, D Delayed gadolinium enhancement images in basal SAX and modified four-chamber views depicting hyperenhancement, a sign of myocardial necrosis and fibrosis