Résumé
The ability of real-time intravenous myocardial contrast echocardiography to predict left ventricular remodeling after reperfused acute myocardial infarction was assessed in 47 patients. Intravenous myocardial contrast echocardiography was an independent predictor of left ventricular dilation after acute myocardial infarction. In particular, normal contrast opacification within dyssynergic segments indicated a very low risk of remodeling.
Langue d'origine | English |
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Pages (de-à) | 17-21 |
Nombre de pages | 5 |
Journal | American Journal of Cardiology |
Volume | 96 |
Numéro de publication | 1 |
DOI | |
Statut de publication | Published - juill. 1 2005 |
Publié à l'externe | Oui |
Note bibliographique
Funding Information:Dr. Hillis was supported by the British Heart Foundation, London, United Kingdom.
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
PubMed: MeSH publication types
- Clinical Trial
- Journal Article
- Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't