A case of acute myocarditis with evaluation of magnetic resonance imaging

Int J Cardiovasc Imaging. 2007 Apr;23(2):233-5. doi: 10.1007/s10554-006-9118-3. Epub 2006 Jul 18.

Abstract

A 42-year-old male with acute chest pain referred for acute myocarditis versus myocardial infarction (MI) was examined with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Clinical presentation and MRI findings are reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Adult
  • Contrast Media
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Gadolinium DTPA
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Male
  • Myocardial Infarction / diagnosis*
  • Myocardial Infarction / pathology
  • Myocardial Infarction / physiopathology
  • Myocarditis / diagnosis*
  • Myocarditis / pathology
  • Myocarditis / physiopathology
  • Ventricular Function

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Gadolinium DTPA