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
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Arterial Occlusive Diseases / complications
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Arterial Occlusive Diseases / diagnosis*
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Contrast Media*
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Coronary Angiography
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Coronary Vessels* / pathology
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Female
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Gadolinium DTPA*
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Heart / diagnostic imaging
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Humans
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Image Enhancement
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Myocardial Infarction / complications
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Myocardial Infarction / diagnosis*
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Organometallic Compounds*
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Pentetic Acid / analogs & derivatives*
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Radionuclide Imaging
Substances
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Contrast Media
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Organometallic Compounds
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Pentetic Acid
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gadodiamide
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Gadolinium DTPA