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Merlos P, Lopez-Lereu MP, Monmeneu JV, Sanchis J, Núñez J, Bonanad C, Valero E, Miñana G, Chaustre F, Gómez C, Oltra R, Palacios L, Bosch MJ, Navarro V, Llàcer A, Chorro FJ, Bodí V

Long-term prognostic value of a comprehensive assessment of cardiac magnetic resonance indexes after an ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction.

Rev Esp Cardiol (Engl Ed). 2013 Aug;66(8):613-22, PMID: 24776329

A variety of cardiac magnetic resonance indexes predict mid-term prognosis in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction patients. The extent of transmural necrosis permits simple and accurate prediction of systolic recovery. However, its long-term prognostic value beyond a comprehensive clinical and cardiac magnetic resonance evaluation is unknown. We hypothesized that a simple semiquantitative assessment of the extent of transmural necrosis is the best resonance index to predict long-term outcome soon after a first ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction.

CARDIAC & CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS

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