Strain Echocardiography and Wall Motion Score Index Predicts Final Infarct Size in Patients With Non–ST-Segment–Elevation Myocardial Infarction

Abstract

Echocardiographic parameters of LV systolic function correlate to infarct size in patients with non-ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction. Global longitudinal strain and wall motion score index are both excellent parameters to identify patients with substantial myocardial infarction, who may benefit from urgent reperfusion therapy.