Figure 2

IR-GRE multi-slice LGE images of rat and mouse. Example images of late gadolinium enhancement in an acute reperfused rat MI model using the inversion recovery sequence described. 12 contiguous slices are shown (a), from just above mid-ventricle down through to apex, highlighting the infarcted region. LGE images from a mouse (b) 2 days following permanent occlusion of LAD, an additional separately acquired slice taken in the long axis 4-chamber view is shown to illustrate extent of infarction (arrows).