MRI-defined microvascular obstruction in revascularized STEMI represents microvascular destruction and hemorrhage, identifying a potential target for adjunctive treatment.
The contrast-devoid core of revascularized STEMI contains extensive erythrocyte extravasation with microvascular damage. Attenuating the reperfusion-induced haemorrhage may be a novel target in future adjunctive STEMI treatment.
Robbers et al. (Wed,) studied this question.