Why the study?
Does glucose, insulin, and potassium (GIK) infusion reduce in-hospital events and mortality in patients with suspected acute myocardial infarction?
Population
407 patients with suspected acute myocardial infarction (AMI) admitted within 24 hours of symptoms onset.
Comparison
Glucose, insulin, and potassium infusion… vs Control group (not further specified).
Design
RCT, 2:1 ratio (GIK to control)
Follow-up
in-hospital
Authors
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Potential mortality benefit with GIK in reperfused AMI; extends subgroup data but leaves overall efficacy open.
Does glucose, insulin, and potassium (GIK) infusion reduce in-hospital events and mortality in patients with suspected acute myocardial infarction?
GIK infusion during the early hours of AMI is feasible and may significantly reduce mortality in the subgroup of patients undergoing reperfusion therapy.
Dı́az et al. (1998) studied this question.
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