STEMI
Conditions
Brief summary
The investigators propose to conduct a study to measure the reproducibility of CMR parameters that have been used to predict outcome following PPCI: infarct size, left ventricular volumes, myocardial salvage, microvascular obstruction (MVO) and myocardial oedema.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Participant may enter study if ALL of the following apply 1. ST segment myocardial infarction as defined by ECG (by 2 contiguous limb leads with \>1 mm ST-segment elevation, or \>2 mm ST-segment elevation in contiguous precordial leads, or new LBBB) and \> 20 minutes of cardiac chest pain 2. Written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Participant may not enter study if ANY of the following apply 1. Contraindication to MRI (implanted pacemaker/ defibrillator, ferromagnetic metal implant/ injury, claustrophobia, obesity/ too large for CMR scanner) 2. Known allergy to gadolinium 3. Chronic atrial fibrillation 4. Renal impairment with eGFR \<30 5. Cardiogenic shock 6. Patients with special communication needs
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Inter-observer, intra-observer and inter-scan variability and agreement | Between 2 scans |
Countries
United Kingdom