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Subacute left anterior descending myocardial infarct

Case contributed by Yi-Jin Kuok
Diagnosis almost certain

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Patient Data

Age: 80 years
Gender: Male

Hypoattenuation in the territory of the left anterior descending artery. Slight thinning of the myocardium, which bulges outwards indicating hypokinesis/akinesis. Heavy calcification of the LAD and right coronary artery. 

Case Discussion

The patient had a history of myocardial infarction two weeks prior. 

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