Native T1 time and extracellular volume fraction in differentiation of normal myocardium from non-ischemic dilated and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy myocardium: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Both native T1 time and extracellular volume (ECV) fraction have been shown to be important measures for the detection of myocardial fibrosis. However, ECV determination requires the administration of an intravenous contrast agent, whereas native T1 mapping can be performed without a contrast agent.