The application of myocardial contrast echocardiography in assessing microcirculation perfusion in patients with acute myocardial infarction after PCI

Abstract Background To evaluate the myocardial microcirculation perfusion of patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) with a different index of microcirculatory resistance (IMR) after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) by myocardial contrast echocardiography (MCE)...

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Main Authors: Wei-yang Lyu, Chuan-yu Qin, Xiao-tong Wang, Sheng-long Shi, Hui-lin Liu, Jia-wei Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-05-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-021-02404-9