EPSSb: A new M-mode echocardiographic index for evaluating left ventricular function in patients with myocardial infarction

Authors :: Chen Han-rong
Wang Jia-en
Huang Hua-qing
Wang Xin-fang
Huang You-zhen
Mao Huan-yuan
Gao Yu
Source :: Acta Academiae Medicinae Wuhan. 4:109-112
Publication Year :: 1984
Publisher :: Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 1984.
Abstract: M-mode echocardiograms were studied in 40 patients with myocardial infarction. The results we obtained indicate that both EPSSa and EPSSb are very valuable indices for evaluating LV function in patients with myocardial infarction. Accuracy of EPSSb attained in this study is identical with that of EPSSa, and, in addition, the measurement of the former is simpler. Therefore, we recommend to use EPSSb instead of EPSSa in clinical practice

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