Prognostic Value of the Index of Microcirculatory Resistance Measured after Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

摘要

BackgroundMost methods for assessing microvascular function are not readily available in the cardiac catheterization laboratory. The aim of this study is to determine whether the Index of Microcirculatory Resistance (IMR), measured at the time of primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is predictive of death and rehospitalization for heart failure.