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Contrast kinetics of normal myocardial contrast enhancement (red), ischemic myocardial enhancement (blue), and scarred/fibrotic myocardium (purple). Compared to normal myocardium, ischemic and scarred myocardium demonstrate lower peak and delayed time to peak enhancement. Compared to normal myocardium, myocardial scar demonstrates increased accumulation and delayed washout of contrast over time.
