Natural time course of myocardial infarction at delayed enhancement magnetic resonance

Int J Cardiol. 2011 Apr 1;148(1):e10-2. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2009.01.056. Epub 2009 Mar 16.

Abstract

The case reported, who suffered prolonged coronary occlusion, was evaluated by repeated MRI images in the acute, subacute and chronic phase. Scans showed hemorrhagic myocardial infarction and massive endothelial injury and its evolution over time.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Echo-Planar Imaging* / methods
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
  • Myocardial Infarction / diagnosis*
  • Myocardial Infarction / physiopathology
  • Time Factors