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Tc99m-Pyrophosphate Scanning for Traumatic Myocardial Infarction
Correspondence to: Dr. Rakesh Kumar E-62, Ansari Nagar (East) AIIMS Campus, New Delhi 110029, INDIA. Phone: 91-11-26588017 Fax: 91-11-26588663 Email: rkphulia@hotmail.com
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Abstract
We present a 40-year-old male who had myocardial infarction (MI), 48 hours following a road traffic accident. EKG showed anterior wall MI and complete heart block. Tc99m-Pyrophosphate scan and angiography confirmed the diagnosis. The possibility of traumatic MI should be considered in cases of chest trauma and the patient should be observed for 48 hours. Pyrophosphate scintigraphy can be useful in these patients.
