Detection of regional cardiac wall motion abnormalities in myocardial infarction by cardiac wall kymography.

Abstract

The new system of cardiac wall kymography was proposed based on the results with our modified device. The cardiac wall motion kymography taken from a portion of the precordial area was examined for its ability to detect wall motion abnormalities. Furthermore, the 3 dimensional graphic display of the cardiac wall kymogram map was attempted by computer. This new approach looks promising because of the enhanced ability to recognize cardiac wall motion abnormalities in myocardial infarction.