THE SPEKL-TREKING PREDICTIVE VALUE OF THE ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY AT THE ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION

Abstract

Speckle-tracking echocardiography is a non-invasive method for assessment of myocardial deformation, which is closely associated with its regional and global function. Although it is not yet introduced into clinical practice, deformation parameters are actively studied in different clinical conditions, particularly in acute myocardial infarction. Numerous studies show deformation impairment may have important prognostic value at patients with a acute myocardial infarction.

Keywords

• speckle tracking
• acute myocardial infarction