The Index of Microcirculatory Resistance Predicts Myocardial Infarction Related to Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Abstract

These data suggest that the status of the coronary microcirculation plays a role in determining susceptibility toward periprocedural MI at the time of elective PCI. The IMR can predict subsequent risk of developing myocardial necrosis and may guide adjunctive prevention strategies.