Velocity Vector Imaging in Assessing the Regional Systolic Function of Patients with Post Myocardial Infarction

Abstract

The regional systolic function decreased in infarct segments compared with the adjacent noninfarct segments and normal control segments. The systolic function of adjacent noninfarct area was also affected by infarct areas. VVI could recognize and quantify the abnormality of infarct segments and therefore could be a useful tool in assessing the myocardial regional systolic function.