Improved detection of acute myocardial infarction by magnetic resonance imaging using Gadolinium-DTPA

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Summary

It is concluded that MRI using the contrast agent Gd-DTPA significantly improves the visualization and detection of infarcted myocardial areas in patients with AMI and that optimal contrast enhancement is obtained 20 minutes after administration of Gd -DTPA.

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1989-03-01
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Medicine, Gadolinium, Magnetic resonance imaging, Myocardial infarction, Nuclear medicine

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