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What factors are associated with long-term survival after myocardial infarction?
What factors are associated with long-term survival after myocardial infarction?
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Long-term survival (10-20 years) post-MI is strongly associated with younger age at onset, favorable genetics, normal cardiovascular parameters, and avoidance of smoking.
Thirty‐nine patients who survived a myocardial infarction were studied afterward for periods ranging from ten to twenty years. The data indicate that for such long‐term survival the following factors are significant: onset of myocardial infarction in the early 50's; a strong genetic background for longevity; normal blood pressure, weight, heart size, and lung fields; and avoidance of smoking. Secondary factors are the avoidance of problem drinking habits, and assuming an occupation that does not involve sustained heavy labor.
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BERMAN et al. (1973) studied this question.
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