Ecocardiographic evaluation of the impact of PCI on the patients with myocardial infarction

Objective To assess the late and long-term impact of percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI) on the patient with myocardial infarction.Methods In 30 patients,successful PCI was performed(5.8±2.7) weeks after acute myocardial infarction,serial echocardiographic examinations were performed before(4.8±4.3) days,shortly after PCI(4.5±2.6) days and during follow-up(6.3±1.5) months after PCI to assess the changes in left ventricle volumes,systolic and diastolic function.Results Left ventricle volumes were decreased and systolic function was improved shortly after PCI and during follow-up,but left ventricle diastolic function was unchanged.Conclusions PCI performed during the recovery phase of acute myocardial infarction may significantly improve functional status of the patients.