Persistence of Infarct Zone T2 Hyperintensity at 6 Months After Acute ST-Segment-Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Incidence, Pathophysiology, and Prognostic Implications [Magnetic Resonance Imaging]

Conclusions— Persistent T2 hyperintensity occurs in two thirds of STEMI patients. Persistent T2 hyperintensity was associated with the initial STEMI severity, adverse remodeling, and long-term health outcome. Clinical Trial Registration— URL: http://www.clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT02072850.

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Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - December 14, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Carberry, J., Carrick, D., Haig, C., Ahmed, N., Mordi, I., McEntegart, M., Petrie, M. C., Eteiba, H., Hood, S., Watkins, S., Lindsay, M., Davie, A., Mahrous, A., Ford, I., Sattar, N., Welsh, P., Radjenovic, A., Oldroyd, K. G., Berry, C. Tags: Myocardial Infarction, Remodeling, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Mortality/Survival Source Type: research