Heart scans may unlock hidden risks in minority communities

This study is looking at whether advanced heart imaging, especially cardiac MRI, can help identify the cause of cardiomyopathy and predict risks like death or heart failure in a diverse group of patients. The research focuses on adults in the Bronx, including many from Hispanic and African American backgrounds, who are referred for a heart MRI. By tracking health outcomes over time, the study aims to build better risk models for these often-underrepresented groups.