Kim H, Kim IC, Lee CH, et al. - This study was attempted to explore the diagnostic performance of myocardial contrast uptake (MCU) and its prognostic value in known or suspected coronary artery disease (CAD). Researchers retrospectively examined contrast echocardiography in 457 patients who had previous coronary angiography < 12 mo before LVO. They categorized MCU into replacement or interstitial patterns. They further assessed subendocardial patterns. The presence of MCU was found to be beneficial in distinguishing CAD and served incremental prognostic value for clinical outcomes.