Metalloproteinases-2 and -9 predict left ventricular remodeling after myocardial infarction.

Background: The role of serum metalloproteinases (MMP) after myocardial infarction (MI) is unknown.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of serum MMP-2 and -9 as predictors of ventricular remodeling six months after anterior MI.

Methods: We prospectively enrolled patients after their first anterior MI.

Prevalence and predictors of ventricular remodeling after anterior myocardial infarction in the era of modern medical therapy.

Background: The consequences of aggressive therapy following a myocardial infarction (MI) on ventricular remodeling are not well established. Thus, the objective of this study was to analyze the prevalence, clinical characteristics, and predictors of left ventricular remodeling in the era of modern medical therapy.

Material/methods: Clinical characteristics and echocardiographic data were analyzed in 66 consecutive patients with anterior infarction at admission and at 6-month follow-up.