To obtain the normal ranges for 2D echocardiographic (2DE) indices of myocardial work (MW) from a large group of healthy volunteers over a wide range of ages and gender.

The NORRE study provides contemporary, applicable echocardiographic reference ranges for LA function. Our data highlight the importance of age-specific reference values for LA functions.

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The present study describes, for the first time, the progression of IV flow energetic properties in patients with acute myocardial infarction at different stages of LV dysfunction when compared with healthy controls. Further data are needed to assess the role of these parameters in the development and maintenance of LV dysfunction.

Our findings indicate that RLS and GLS evaluation provides an accurate assessment of global myocardial function and of the presence of segments with transmural extent of necrosis, with several potential clinical implications.