Regional LeftVentricular Performance intheYearfollowing Myocardial Infarction

MethodsThis investigation was initiated prospectivelyas part of the University of Alabama MyocardialInfarction Research Unit Program to evaluate leftventricular performance in the months followingan acute myocardial infarction. The investigativeprotocol for evaluating postinfarction patients wasapproved by the Human Use Committee of thisinstitution. Informed consent was obtained ac-cording