Table 4 Differences among Tako-Tsubo, acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and myocarditis
Tako-Tsubo | AMI | Myocarditis | |
|---|---|---|---|
Hyperintensity distribution in T2-STIR | Transmural or diffuse | Transmural or subendocardial | Medium or subepicardic |
Location | Apical and mid ventricular segments without vascular distribution | Vascular distribution | Patchy, without vascular distribution |
Hyperintensity durability in T2-STTR | 2 weeks | More than 2 weeks | |