Novel insights into myocardial fibrosis in patients with new onset ST-elevation myocardial infarction following percutaneous coronary intervention through enhanced cardiac magnetic resonance imaging: a prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Myocardial fibrosis is a prevalent pathological hallmark of a diverse range of chronic and acute cardiovascular disorders. However, the relevant literature currently provides limited evidence regarding the determinants of myocardial fibrosis severity in patients with new-onset ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) following successful emergent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) utilizing contrast-enhanced cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CE-CMR).

Methods

We prospectively enrolled a cohort of 78 patients who presented with new-onset ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction and who underwent successful emergent PCI within 12 h from the onset of symptoms. Late gadolinium-enhanced LGE (LGE) was quantified via CE-CMR, and patients were categorized into

SUBMITTER: Oketunbi TJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11983772 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature