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Evaluation of echocardiographic changes among myocardial infarction patients in Beasat Hospital during 2003
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H Mirzababaie   , E Taraghikhah , K Alizadeh , M Samadpour |
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Abstract: (10464 Views) |
Background: Myocardial infarction (MI) is one of the most importance
diseases which lead to complications in heart structure.
Echocardiography is a useful and non-invasive procedure for
diagnosis and prognosis in MI patients. The aim of this study was to
evaluate the echocardiographic changes among myocardial
infarction patients in Beasat Hospital during 2003
Material & Method: This is a descriptive-observational study with
consecutive sampling. Data were collected by questionnaire and
then were analyzed by using SPSS software.
Results: One hundred thirty eight patients with MI were included.
Echocardiography was performed in all patients. Most frequent
valvular disorders in ≥70 years old was MR (33%) and TR (35%).
These were more prevalent in males (69%) and patients with
anteroseptal infarction (28%). Decrease of ejection fraction was
more seen in ≥70 years old (35%), inferior infarction (28%), and
males (76%). Kinetic disorders (hypokinesia and akinesia) were
more prevalent in ≥70 years old (27%), inferior infarctions (30%),
and males (75%). Ventricular aneurysm was common in ≤39 years
old (50%), 60-69 years old (50%), males (100%), antroseptal
infarctions (50%), and extensive anterior infarction (50%).
Conclusion: Mechanical complications after MI which are detectable in
echocardiography are common. This is more prevalent in males,
≥70 years old patients, and inferior and antroseptal infarctions, but
ventricular aneurysm is common in ≤39 years old, 60-69 years old,
and in antroseptal and extensive anterior infarctions. |
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| Keywords: myocardial infarction, echocardiography, mechanical complications |
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Type of Study: Original |
Received: 2012/03/7 | Accepted: 2014/06/3 | Published: 2014/06/3
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