Myocardial infarction - (contraction band)

 

 

Contraction bands are associated with reperfusion. In myocardial infarction, they are most likely seen at

margin of infarct. They can also be seen in cases of sudden cardiac death and perioperative ischemia

during cardiac surgery. They represent hypercontraction due to massive calcium influx.

 

 

1 minute clinical correlation

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