Non-contrast assessment of microvascular integrity using arterial spin labeled cardiovascular magnetic resonance in a porcine model of acute myocardial infarction
Abstract Background Following acute myocardial infarction (AMI), microvascular integrity and function may be compromised as a result of microvascular obstruction (MVO) and vasodilator dysfunction. It has been observed that both infarcted and remote myocardial territories may exhibit impaired myocard...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2018-07-01
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Series: | Journal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12968-018-0468-5 |