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A retrospective cohort of 60 subjects was analyzed, comprising 20 ATTR-CA patients, 20 asymptomatic ATTR-MC, and 20 controls. Standard CMR parameters were compared alongside myocardial strain analysis. Results indicated that despite preserved ejection fraction and myocardial morphology, ATTR-MC exhibited significantly impaired left ventricular global longitudinal strain (LV GLS), left atrial reservoir, conduit, and booster pump strain (LA RS, CS, and BPS) compared to controls. However, native T1 and extracellular volume (ECV) values remained within normal ranges, distinguishing early dysfunction from overt amyloid deposition seen in ATTR-CA. These findings suggest that myocardial strain analysis could serve as an early biomarker for subclinical ATTR-CA, offering a potential target for selecting patients who may benefit from early intervention. 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