Sammanfattning
Contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (CMRI) has been shown to be effective in identifying the presence and extent of myocardial infarction, as well as predicting improvements in contractile function after coronary revascularization ("viability"). The unique feature of this novel technique is its very high spatial resolution, which allows for precise anatomical assessment of the transmural extent of the infarction. In this article, we outline the CMRI procedure and demonstrate the ability of CMRI to predict functional recovery after coronary revascularization in a patient with severe left ventricular dysfunction.