Key result
Acute myocardial infarction is linked to a ~42% incidence of LVSD in CCU patients.
Observational (n=154)
The incidence of left ventricular systolic dysfunction remains high (42.3%) in patients with acute myocardial infarction, highlighting the importance of routine echocardiographic evaluation.
BACKGROUND: During acute myocardial infarction left ventricular systolic function is an important prognostic factor whose worsening is still frequent despite the therapeutic approach. We aimed to estimate the incidence of left ventricular systolic dysfunction among patients experiencing acute myocardial infarction. METHODS: The study involved 154 consecutive patients admitted at Coronary Care Unit. The study design was based upon the collection of patient histories, clinical examination and other complementary tests. RESULTS: In overall study population, predominantly with male gender, the incidence of left ventricle systolic dysfunction was 42.3%, which correlated with myocardial damage, electrocardiography changes, myocardial enzymes, and myocardial wall motion. CONCLUSIONS: Transthoracic Echocardiography represents a valuable tool and left ventricular ejection fraction should be evaluated in all patients experiencing acute myocardial infarction since the incidence of left ventricular dysfunction in patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction remains relatively high.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Koçinaj et al. (2011) conducted an observational in Acute myocardial infarction (n=154). Acute myocardial infarction was evaluated on Incidence of left ventricular systolic dysfunction. Acute myocardial infarction was associated with a 42.3% incidence of left ventricular systolic dysfunction among patients admitted to a Coronary Care Unit.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: