Non-invasive myocardial work index identifies acute coronary occlusion in patients with non-ST-segment elevation-acute coronary syndrome

Conclusion
The presence of a region of reduced MWI in patients with NSTE-ACS identified patients with ACO and was superior to all other parameters. The regional MWI was able to account for the influence of systolic blood pressure on regional contraction. We therefore propose that MWI may serve as an important clinical tool for selecting patients in need of prompt invasive treatment.

Source: European Journal of Echocardiography - October 17, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Boe, E., Russell, K., Eek, C., Eriksen, M., Remme, E. W., Smiseth, O. A., Skulstad, H. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research