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==RV myocardial performance index (MPI)==
==RV myocardial performance index (MPI)==
The MPI or Tei index is a dimensionless index and a measure of efficiency of the systole . This index is the ratio between the sum of both isovolumic times and ejection . The isovolumic relaxation time is the time between the closing of the pulmonary valve and the beginning of the opening of the tricuspid valve. The time in which blood flows through the pulmonary valve is called the EJECT time . The larger the portion of the time that is used for actual ejection of blood , the better the function of the room. This is the underlying idea of the performance index . So the higher the index , the less efficient the RV .
Unfortunately, it is often difficult to measure . The isovolumic contraction and relaxation phases exactly It does not have too.
What you can use is the time between the conclusion of the TV and access the back of the TV. ( tricuspid closing to opening time ) . This can be determined by measuring between the end of the A wave and the beginning of the next E -top on the TV influx signal on the recording AP4CH the duration.
If you are also in the measurement of RV ejection in Plax shot, here you can quickly and easily determine the total duration of the isovolumic times . This is because the difference between the TV closing to opening time and the EJECT time . Share time again by the EJECT time and you have the MPI .
The normal values ​​of left and right ventricular differences . Due to the high pressures which must generate the LV , the isovolumetric times of the LV relatively long. The RV has it in the normal situation easier , and therefore the index also lower : average at around 0:28 .
Click here for MPI calculation.
The determination of the RV function , occurs regularly on the eye, or even not at all. Unfortunately, this ensures that many RV pathology is not recognized . Using various echo techniques can be a good statement about the function of the RV done . Never use a technique , but always more . This reduces the risk of troublesome and even erroneous interpretations.


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