Myocardial performance index, a Doppler-derived index of global left ventricular function, predicts congestive heart failure in elderly men | Zendy

Johan Ärnlöv | Zendy; Erik Ingelsson | Zendy; Ulf Risérus | Zendy; Bertil Andrén | Zendy; Leili Lind | Zendy

Open Access

Myocardial performance index, a Doppler-derived index of global left ventricular function, predicts congestive heart failure in elderly men

Author(s) -

Johan Ärnlöv,

Erik Ingelsson,

Ulf Risérus,

Bertil Andrén,

Leili Lind

Publication year - 2004

Publication title -

european heart journal

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 4.336

H-Index - 293

eISSN - 1522-9645

pISSN - 0195-668X

DOI - 10.1016/j.ehj.2004.10.021

Subject(s) - medicine , cardiology , heart failure , doppler echocardiography , diastole , doppler effect , diastolic function , index (typography) , population , ventricular function , blood pressure , environmental health , physics , astronomy , world wide web , computer science

There is limited data on echocardiographic and Doppler indices of cardiac function as predictors for congestive heart failure (CHF) in the general population. Myocardial performance index (MPI, also denoted TEI-Doppler index) reflects both left ventricular (LV) systolic and diastolic function.

The content you want is available to Zendy users.

Already have an account? Click here to sign in.

Having issues? You can contact us here

Accelerating Research