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  • Title: Role of contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging in detecting early adverse remodeling and subacute ventricular wall rupture complicating myocardial infarction.
    Author: Krishnan U, McCann GP, Hickey M, Schmitt M.
    Journal: Heart Vessels; 2008 Nov; 23(6):430-2. PubMed ID: 19037591.
    Abstract:
    Ventricular free wall rupture is a catastrophic complication of acute myocardial infarction accounting for a significant proportion of in-patient deaths. Various imaging modalities including two-dimensional and contrast echocardiography have been applied for the early diagnosis of free wall rupture. Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging has recently gained favor as a tool providing accurate diagnosis and visualization of the site of rupture to enable planned surgery. We present a case of subacute free wall rupture where contrast enhanced myocardial resonance imaging helped to delineate the location and extent of the myocardial tear, thereby prompting appropriate surgical intervention.
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