Lymphatic insufficiency leads to distinct myocardial infarct content assessed by magnetic resonance TRAFFn, T1ρ and T2 relaxation times

Abstract The role of cardiac lymphatics in the pathogenesis of myocardial infarction (MI) is unclear. Lymphatic system regulates cardiac physiological processes such as edema and tissue fluid balance, which affect MI pathogenesis. Recently, MI and fibrosis have been assessed using endogenous contras...

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Main Authors: Elias Ylä-Herttuala, Taina Vuorio, Sanna Kettunen, Svetlana Laidinen, Seppo Ylä-Herttuala, Timo Liimatainen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2023-01-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-28219-6