Publications by authors named "Fernanda Pandolfo"
Objective: Myocardial Performance Index (MPI) obtained by Doppler echocardiography for the non-geometrical evaluation of systolic and diastolic function has been described as a method for prognostic evaluation in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Using the same condition, the objective of this study was to evaluate the predictive value of MPI for cardiovascular complications in patients at low risk during the postoperative period of CABG.
Methods: Eighty patients submitted to CABG with adequate left ventricular function in the preoperative period were studied, with MPI measured during the first hours postoperatively.
Objective: To evaluate the correlation and concordance between the measurements of echocardiographic analysis of cardiac dimensions obtained through the Echo off-line applicative (software for obtaining digitized image measurements in a dedicated workstation) available to public domain, and those obtained through the conventional method.
Method: Transversal contemporary study, of 56 randomized patients whose images were obtained during examinations. The measurements of the M mode and 2D, were done in the ventricles, left atrium, and aorta by the Echo off-line program.
Background: Several studies have analyzed the correlation between digital and standard videotape echocardiographic images. The advantages of digital echocardiography are a faster exam, lower costs and a greater number of exams performed. Our study's aim was to evaluate the correlation and agreement between cardiac dimensions measured by M-mode and two-dimensional echocardiography, using the Echo Off Line free software, and by standard echocardiography.
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