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. 1991;18(4):237–242.

Echocardiography in the Assessment of Complications of Myocardial Infarction

Susan Wilansky 1
PMCID: PMC326347  PMID: 15227405

Abstract

The value of echocardiography as a tool for evaluating the prognosis of patients after myocardial infarction lies in its ability to define the region and extent of ischemic damage. Additionally, echocardiography is useful in assessing and predicting postinfarction complications. Wall motion abnormalities, pericardial effusion, left ventricular thrombi, and left ventricular aneurysms and pseudoaneurysms can be detected using echocardiography. The severity of mitral regurgitation and the location of interventricular septal repture can also be assessed using echocardiography. This diagnostic tool can provide vital information regarding the appropriate clinical management of patients after myocardial infarction. (Texas Heart Institute Journal 1991; 18:237-42)

Keywords: Echocardiography

Keywords: coronary thrombosis

Keywords: heart aneurysm

Keywords: heart rupture, post-infarction

Keywords: mitral valve insufficiency

Keywords: myocardial infarction/complications

Keywords: pericardial effusion

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