Why the study?
Does the presence of atrial fibrillation/flutter during acute myocardial infarction increase the risk of all-cause mortality and sudden death?
Does the presence of atrial fibrillation/flutter during acute myocardial infarction increase the risk of all-cause mortality and sudden death?
The presence of atrial fibrillation or flutter during the first week of an acute myocardial infarction is associated with a significantly increased long-term risk of all-cause mortality and sudden death.
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Should not yet change post-MI care; leaves open whether AF/FL is modifiable or causal.
Berton et al. (2009) studied this question.
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