myocardial viability

Myocardial viability refers to whether heart muscle tissue that has been damaged or weakened, often due to reduced blood flow or a heart attack, can still recover and regain normal function with proper treatment. Sometimes, even if some heart tissue appears damaged, it may still be alive and capable of healing if blood supply is restored. Assessing viability helps doctors decide if procedures like surgery or revascularization will improve heart function, ultimately guiding more effective treatment plans for patients with compromised heart muscle.