Myocardial contrast echocardiography in acute myocardial infarction

Johan Verjans, Navneet Narula, Amy Loyd, Jagat Narula, Mani A. Vannan

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Abstract

Purpose of review: Myocardial contrast echocardiography (MCE) has evolved into an important clinical tool for imaging coronary microcircuration. It can be used to delineate the spectrum of perfusion derangements that characterize acute myocardiar infarction. Recent findings: Presentry, MCE uses microcircuratory perfusion as the basis to distinguish myocardial necrosis and viabirity in the post-infarct stage. Its future role may expand to image cellular integrity, inflammation, and angiogenesis, air of which contribute to the pathophysiology of the myocardial infarction. Summary: This review provides an update of the current role and future clinical apprications of MCE in acute myocardial infarction.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)346-350
Number of pages5
JournalCurrent Opinion in Cardiology
Volume18
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished or Issued - Sept 2003
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Contrast
  • Echocardiography
  • Imaging
  • Infarction

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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