Complete and delayed reversal of a large dyskinetic area with early spontaneous reperfusion during evolving myocardial infarction

Japanese Heart Journal
W Pimentel FilhoJ E Sousa

Abstract

Sequential angiographic studies have shown that spontaneous reperfusion occurs in approximately 30 to 40% of patients during evolving myocardial infarction. However, it is difficult to establish the effects of spontaneous reperfusion on left ventricular function. We report the case of a 65 year old woman with clinical features of acute myocardial infarction with early spontaneous reperfusion and complete recovery of ventricular function 1 year later.

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