Why the study?
What are the risk factors for sudden death after discharge from hospital for myocardial infarction?
Population
708 consecutive survivors of myocardial infarction discharged from hospital
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
2 years
Authors
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Low sudden death incidence post-MI limits risk stratification; leaves open whether NYHA class and filtered QRS duration merit prospective validation.
What are the risk factors for sudden death after discharge from hospital for myocardial infarction?
The risk of sudden death after myocardial infarction in the thrombolytic era is low, making prediction and prophylactic intervention difficult, though NYHA class >I and prolonged filtered QRS duration are predictive.
Luc Jordaens (2001) studied this question.
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