Prognostic value of the myocardial performance (Tei) index in patients with chronic heart failure

Aim of this study was to define the prognostic value of Tei index compared with other clinical and instrumental parameters in elderly patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) observed in outpatient conditions. A total of 97 patients aged 60 to 85 years with symptoms of CHF NYHA class II--IV due to coronary heart disease or hypertension were included. Clinical examination, a 6-minute walk test, echocardiography with determination of Tei index were carried out. There was statistically significant difference between survival among patients with Tei index > or = 0.6 and patients with Tei index or = 0.6 (p or = 0.6. Among patients with preserved LVEF (LVEF > 45%) prognostic value of Tei index was similar to that of LV EF.