Myocardial viability. Concept, physiopathology. Methods and diagnostic value.

Authors

  • A Aleixo Serviço de Cardiologia, Hospital S. Francisco Xavier, Lisboa.
  • A S Luís

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.2253

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to describe the concept and physiopathology of myocardial viability to provide rational use of diagnostic methodologies and their value. Great relevance has been given to the diagnosis of myocardial viability since it was published in 1982, because of the consequences of therapeutic decisions and prognostic evaluation on the patient's quality of life. The cost/benefit values of these methodologies must be adequate in clinical terms and carefully assessed.

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Aleixo A, Luís AS. Myocardial viability. Concept, physiopathology. Methods and diagnostic value. Acta Med Port [Internet]. 1998 May 30 [cited 2024 Mar. 29];11(5):465-71. Available from: https://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/2253

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Arquivo Histórico