Relationship Between Progressive Microvascular Damage and Intramyocardial Hemorrhage in Patients With Reperfused Anterior Myocardial Infarction

Abstract

These results suggest that irreversible microvascular damage to the ischemic myocardium may cause intramyocardial hemorrhage after reflow, associated with impaired recovery of left ventricular function. Contrast enhancement within the risk area shortly after reflow does not necessarily indicate long-term microvascular salvage.