Autofluorescence in the identification of myocardial infarcts.

Abstract

A method is described for demonstrating myocardial necrosis by changes in the autofluorescence of routine hematoxylin and eosin or hematoxylin and eosin-phloxine stained sections using a standard microscope with an epifluorescence attachment. Regions of necrosis fluoresce with a brilliant yellow color clearly distinguishable from the dull olive-green to red-brown fluorescence of the neighboring viable cardiac muscle.

• Authors: B N Carle
• Journal: Human pathology (Hum Pathol) Vol. 12 Issue 7 Pg. 643-6 (Jul 1981) ISSN: 0046-8177 [Print] United States
• PMID: 7275103 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Humans
• Microscopy, Fluorescence (methods)
• Myocardial Infarction (diagnosis)