Radiological abnormalities in patients who have survived a myocardial infarction. Their possible relationship to aneurysm formation.

Abstract

Seventy-five male patients who survived a myocardial infarction which occurred more than 3 months previously were examined by cardiac fluoroscopy. A variety of abnormalities was detected and features suggestive of aneurysm formation were seen In 27% of them. The significance of these abnormalities and their relation to ecg findings are discussed.