Retrospective cohort study shows that gentle laxative strategies reduce short-term mortality in critically ill AMI patients, suggesting potential clinical value.
Among ICU-admitted AMI patients, the initial use of stool softeners or osmotic laxatives was associated with a lower risk of short-term mortality compared with stimulant laxatives. These findings indicate that a more robust and gentle laxative management strategy may have potential clinical value for this high-risk population.
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