Late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging is the reference standard for non-invasive detection of myocardial scar and assessment of viability in ischemic heart disease [1]. Accurate visualization of subendocardial infarction is essential for guiding revascularization and predicting functional recovery [2,3]. However, conventional bright-blood LGE has intrinsic limitations, particularly for small or subendocardial scars, because of limited contrast between enhanci…