Why the study?
Does morphine sulfate alter left ventricular function and dimensions in stable patients with previous transmural myocardial infarction?
Population
11 stable patients with previous transmural myocardial infarction
Comparison
Morphine sulfate 15 mg vs Baseline measurements before morphine…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
240 min
Authors
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Reassures on LV safety of morphine in stable post-MI patients; leaves open effects during acute ischemia.
Does morphine sulfate alter left ventricular function and dimensions in stable patients with previous transmural myocardial infarction?
In stable patients with previous myocardial infarction, morphine sulfate decreases heart rate but does not significantly alter left ventricular dimensions or function at rest.
Ryan et al. (1979) studied this question.
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