American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 100, Issue 2 , Pages 211-216 , 15 July 2007

Utility of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance to Predict Left Ventricular Recovery After Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Patients Presenting With Acute ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction

Received 15 January 2007 ,Revised 19 February 2007 ,Accepted 19 February 2007.

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PII: S0002-9149(07)00704-7

doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2007.02.079

American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 100, Issue 2 , Pages 211-216 , 15 July 2007