Prediction of left ventricular thrombus after myocardial infarction: a cardiac magnetic resonance-based prospective registry.

Background: Left ventricular thrombus (LVTh) is a severe complication after ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).

Objectives: We aim to predict LVTh occurrence by cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) using clinical, echocardiographic, and electrocardiographic (ECG) variables readily available at admission.

Methods: We included 590 reperfused STEMI patients who underwent early (1-week) and/or late (6-month) CMR in our institution.

Prognostic Value of Strain by Tissue Tracking Cardiac Magnetic Resonance After ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the prognostic value of strain as assessed by tissue tracking (TT) cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) soon after ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).

Background: The prognostic value of myocardial strain as assessed post-STEMI by TT-CMR is unknown.

Methods: The authors studied the prognostic value of TT-CMR in 323 patients who underwent CMR 1 week post-STEMI.