Evolution of Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction and its Relationship to Infarct Size After Acute Myocardial Infarction
Gjin Ndrepepa, MD*,*,
Julinda Mehilli, MD*,
Stefan Martinoff, MD*,
Markus Schwaiger, MD ,
Albert Schömig, MD*, and
Adnan Kastrati, MD*
* Deutsches Herzzentrum,
Medizinische Klinik rechts der Isa
Klinik und Poliklinik für Nuklearmedizin rechts der Isar, Technische Universität, Munich, Germany

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Figure 1 Flowchart of Patients
CABG = coronary artery bypass graft surgery; EF = ejection fraction; MI = myocardial infarction; SPECT = single-photon emission computerized tomography; STEMI = ST-segment elevation acute myocardial infarction.
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Figure 2 Difference Between 6-Month and Baseline LVEF
According to deciles of the baseline left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). Mean values of each decile are shown. EF = ejection fraction.
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Figure 4 3-Year Probability of Survival
Patients with improved, intermediate, or worsened left ventricular (LV) function. Patients who died during the first 6 months were not included in this analysis. Point null in the graph indicates the time point 6 months after occurrence of acute myocardial infarction.
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