# A Modified Classification Scheme for Chagas Cardiomyopathy Incorporating Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging

## TL;DR

This paper proposes a new classification system for Chagas cardiomyopathy using cardiac MRI to improve diagnosis.

## Contribution

The novel contribution is an updated staging classification incorporating cardiac magnetic resonance imaging.

## Key findings

- Electrocardiographic and CMR findings identified Chagas dilated cardiomyopathy in a military service member.
- Incorporating CMR into the classification improves diagnosing cardiomyopathies.

## Abstract

The public health concerns from Chagas disease warrant improved cardiovascular imaging efforts, and in this report, we review a military service member presenting with electrocardiographic and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) findings that recognized a Chagas dilated cardiomyopathy. We present an updated Chagas staging classification incorporating CMR to increase diagnosing cardiomyopathies.