Why the study?
Does atrial fibrillation during the first 24 hours of acute myocardial infarction increase hospital mortality?
Does atrial fibrillation during the first 24 hours of acute myocardial infarction increase hospital mortality?
Atrial fibrillation occurring within the first 24 hours of acute myocardial infarction is associated with significantly higher hospital mortality.
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AF in early AMI was associated with higher mortality; leaves open causality and need for prospective intervention trials.
Helmers et al. (1973) studied this question.
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