Damage to the MYOCARDIUM resulting from MYOCARDIAL REPERFUSION (restoration of blood flow to ischemic areas of the HEART.) Reperfusion takes place when there is spontaneous thrombolysis, THROMBOLYTIC THERAPY, collateral flow from other coronary vascular beds, or reversal of vasospasm.

Synonyms: Injury, Myocardial Reperfusion, Reperfusion Injuries, Myocardial, Myocardial Reperfusion Injuries, Myocardial Reperfusion Injury, Reperfusion Injury, Myocardial, Myocardial Ischemic Reperfusion Injury, Injuries, Myocardial Reperfusion