Figure 2

Matched diastolic STIR and LGE images obtained in 5 patients post MI (A = acute STIR, B = acute LGE, C = 6-month STIR, D = 6-month LGE). Transmural edema can be seen in all acute STIR images, which disappears by 6-months. Hyperintense areas with central hypointensity on acute STIR imaging are seen in the first and third patients. These hypointense areas correspond with areas of microvascular obstruction seen on the corresponding LGE images and are thought to represent myocardial hemorrhage.