Key result
In patients with acute myocardial infarction, the overall 7-day mortality was 11.4%, with third-degree atrioventricular block and ventricular tachycardia contributing to the highest mortality rates.
Why the study?
Arrhythmias complicate acute myocardial infarction and influence mortality, but local data from Pakistan on this topic are scarce.
Population
500 AMI patients at NICVD, Karachi
Design
Retrospective observational cohort study
Authors
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High AMI mortality with AV block or VT warrants vigilance; observational data leaves open need for prospective validation.
Cohort (n=500)
No
In patients with acute myocardial infarction, sinus arrhythmia is the most common arrhythmia, whereas AV nodal blocks and ventricular tachycardia are associated with the highest mortality.
Mueed et al. (2020) conducted a cohort in Acute myocardial infarction with associated arrhythmia (n=500). Arrhythmia in Acute Myocardial Infarction was evaluated on Mortality at seven days. In patients with acute myocardial infarction, the overall 7-day mortality was 11.4%, with third-degree atrioventricular block and ventricular tachycardia contributing to the highest mortality rates.
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