Distinction between open and occluded infarct-related arteries using contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging

Am J Cardiol. 1997 Aug 1;80(3):334-6. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9149(97)00355-x.

Abstract

Ultrafast contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging can be used to distinguish open and closed infarct-related arteries. An open artery is characterized by a faster rise and fall in signal intensity.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Arterial Occlusive Diseases / complications
  • Arterial Occlusive Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Contrast Media*
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Coronary Vessels* / pathology
  • Female
  • Gadolinium DTPA*
  • Heart / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Image Enhancement
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Myocardial Infarction / complications
  • Myocardial Infarction / diagnosis*
  • Organometallic Compounds*
  • Pentetic Acid / analogs & derivatives*
  • Radionuclide Imaging

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Organometallic Compounds
  • Pentetic Acid
  • gadodiamide
  • Gadolinium DTPA