In the accompanying high power photomicrograph of infarcted myocardium tissue,which one of the following estimates of the age of the infarct is most likely correct?
A)1-2 hours
B)4-24 hours
C)2-3 days
D)10 days
E)2 weeks
F)1 year

Question

In the accompanying high power photomicrograph of infarcted myocardium tissue,which one of the following estimates of the age of the infarct is most likely correct? 
A)1-2 hours 
B)4-24 hours 
C)2-3 days 
D)10 days 
E)2 weeks 
F)1 year

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

While the photomicrograph shows the eosinophilia of dead myocardium,very few acute inflammatory cells are seen.Inflammatory cells are often not in evidence until between 4 and 24 hours.

In the Accompanying High Power Photomicrograph of Infarcted Myocardium Tissue,which