Global longitudinal strain improves risk assessment after ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction: a comparative prognostic evaluation of left ventricular functional parameters.

Magdalena HolzknechtMartin ReindlChristina TillerSebastian J ReinstadlerIvan LechnerMathias PammingerJohannes P SchwaigerGert KlugAxel BauerBernhard MetzlerAgnes Mayr

Published in: Clinical research in cardiology : official journal of the German Cardiac Society (2021)

GLS emerged as independent predictor of MACE after adjustment for parameters of LV function and myocardial damage as well as angiographical and clinical characteristics with superior prognostic validity compared to LVEF.

Keyphrases

st segment elevation myocardial infarction
left ventricular
percutaneous coronary intervention
risk assessment
acute myocardial infarction
heart failure
oxidative stress
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
acute coronary syndrome
cardiac resynchronization therapy
heavy metals
human health
aortic stenosis
climate change