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Infarct Size a Strong Predictor of STEMI Outcome: Study
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Infarct Size a Strong Predictor of STEMI Outcome: Study |
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http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/577009?src=rss |
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In patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), determining the acute infarct size before hospital discharge using contrast-enhanced cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging may accurately identify individuals at high risk for future cardiac events who could benefit from targeted therapy or closer follow up, researchers say. Reuters Health Information |
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Articles > Radiology |
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Jul 4, 2008 |
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