Infarct size reduction in acute myocardial infarction.

This article discusses key modalities used to determine infarct size reduction in acute myocardial infarction (MR) and with recent advancement in interventions used to reduce infarct size (IS). Topics include pathophysiology of MR, use of blood biomarkers to assess IS & role of cardiovascular magnetic resonance technique to characterize myocardial infarction. It discusses various methods to reduce IS including thrombectomy, hyperoxaemia & hypothermia & intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation.