Various emotional and physical stress indexes were significantly correlated with global LV strain.

These novel parameters provide additional noninvasive assessment of regional and global LV function in mice after MI.

CMR at baseline was performed to assess regional and global LV function at rest and under low-dose dobutamine.

Global LV shape changes were evaluated from angiographic silhouettes obtained at baseline (before embolization) and during heart failure.

Conclusion: IVA detects changes in global LV systolic function during LAD constriction and may be a useful clinical tool to diagnose ischemia.