Key result
Advancing age and left ventricular function are the most important prognostic factors for long-term outcomes after acute myocardial infarction.
Why the study?
What are the prognostic factors and appropriate risk stratification strategies for patients surviving acute myocardial infarction?
Population
Patients surviving acute myocardial infarction
Design
Review
Authors
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Supports age and LVEF for post-MI risk stratification; leaves open prospective validation in current reperfusion era.
What are the prognostic factors and appropriate risk stratification strategies for patients surviving acute myocardial infarction?
Left ventricular function and advancing age are the most critical prognostic factors following myocardial infarction, guiding risk stratification and subsequent management.
Woo et al. (1994) conducted a review in Myocardial infarction. Advancing age and left ventricular function are the most important prognostic factors for long-term outcomes after acute myocardial infarction.
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