Value of the myocardial performance index in myocardial infarction

Heart. 2005 May;91(5):565-7. doi: 10.1136/hrt.2004.047894.

Abstract

The myocardial performance index represents an easy and reproducible parameter of both systolic and diastolic left ventricular function for the risk stratification of patients following acute myocardial infarction.

Publication types

  • Comment
  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Microcirculation
  • Myocardial Infarction / physiopathology*
  • Myocardial Revascularization
  • Risk Assessment / methods
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Time Factors
  • Ventricular Dysfunction, Left / diagnosis*
  • Ventricular Dysfunction, Left / physiopathology