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ArticleReviews in cardiovascular medicine2026

Outcome Stratification in Non-ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Standardized Assessment of Left Ventricular Global Longitudinal Strain.

Yaoyuan Xiao, Xi Li, Qinghua Fu, Yi Tang, Mingxiang Tang

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Yaoyuan XiaoDepartment of Cardiology, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University, Clinical Medicine Research Center of Heart Failure of Hunan Province, Hunan Normal University, 410005 Changsha, Hunan, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-4104-2286
Xi LiClinical Research Department, Shenzhen Qianhai Shekou Free Trade Zone Hospital, 518067 Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0221-6596
Qinghua FuDepartment of Cardiology, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University, Clinical Medicine Research Center of Heart Failure of Hunan Province, Hunan Normal University, 410005 Changsha, Hunan, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-1703-2394
Yi TangDepartment of Cardiology, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University, Clinical Medicine Research Center of Heart Failure of Hunan Province, Hunan Normal University, 410005 Changsha, Hunan, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3785-1947
Mingxiang TangDepartment of Cardiology, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University, Clinical Medicine Research Center of Heart Failure of Hunan Province, Hunan Normal University, 410005 Changsha, Hunan, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-6695-7072

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Abstract

Background: Left ventricular global longitudinal strain (LVGLS) is a sensitive index of left ventricular systolic function. However, the prognostic value of this metric in patients with acute non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) has not been fully established. Methods: We retrospectively enrolled patients with newly diagnosed NSTEMI at Hunan Provincial People's Hospital between April 2020 and October 2023. All participants underwent transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) within 48 hours before coronary revascularization. Major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) were defined as readmission for unstable angina, non-fatal myocardial infarction, readmission for heart failure, or cardiac death. Results: We followed 181 patients with NSTEMI for a median of 599 days (interquartile range (IQR): 297-800). MACEs occurred in 40 patients. Patients who experienced MACEs had significantly worse LVGLS than those without events (-11.00 [-13.70, -7.77] vs. -16.10 [-18.90, -13.50]; Conclusions: LVGLS is a strong, independent predictor of adverse cardiovascular events and may improve early risk stratification in patients with NSTEMI.

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adverse cardiovascular eventsechocardiographyleft ventricular functionleft ventricular global longitudinal strainmyocardial infarctionnon-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarctionprognosis

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PMCPMC13653160

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