MRI demonstration of acute myocardial infarction due to posttraumatic coronary artery dissection

Int J Cardiovasc Imaging. 2006 Feb;22(1):97-100. doi: 10.1007/s10554-005-9004-4. Epub 2005 Jul 23.

Abstract

A case of left ventricular lateral wall myocardial infarction in the distribution of circumflex coronary artery (LCX) was demonstrated by magnetic resonance imaging in a 55-year-old woman. Dissection of the proximal LCX due to blunt chest trauma was followed by percutaneous coronary artery stenting. MR (magnetic resonance) imaging of myocardial infarction is reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Accidents, Traffic
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Coronary Artery Disease / diagnosis
  • Coronary Artery Disease / therapy
  • Coronary Vessels / injuries*
  • Electrocardiography
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Middle Aged
  • Myocardial Infarction / diagnosis*
  • Myocardial Infarction / etiology*
  • Stents
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating / diagnosis*