Kumbla, D KParikh, J AShah, V KGandhi, M J1989-11-012009-05-301989-11-012009-05-301989-11-01Kumbla DK, Parikh JA, Shah VK, Gandhi MJ. Prognostic significance of predischarge 2D-echocardiography after first transmural myocardial infarction. Journal of the Association of Physicians of India. 1989 Nov; 37(11): 699-702http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/90701Predischarge two dimensional echocardiography (2D Echo) was performed in 45 survivors of first transmural myocardial infarction to assess its value in predicting major cardiac complications (MCC) during convalescence. Wall motion score was derived for each patient by analysing endocardial motion in 11 left ventricular segments. In 18 months follow up 11 of 14 patients (78%) who had major cardiac complications had wall motion score of at least 5. Wall motion score of less than 5 was present in 29 of the 31 (94%) of patients in asymptomatic group. Non-invasively obtained wall motion score helps in risk stratification of survivors of AMI. Wall motion score at predischarge 2D Echo or more identifies high risk cases from a relatively asymptomatic group (Killip Class I & II).engAdultAgedEchocardiography --methodsFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHeart Ventricles --physiopathologyHumansMaleMiddle AgedMyocardial Contraction --physiologyMyocardial Infarction --diagnosisJournal Article