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April 20, 1968BMJOpen Access

Artificial pacing in management of complete heart block complicating acute myocaerdial infarction.

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Key result

Complete heart block complicates 6 to 8% of acute myocardial infarction cases and is associated with high mortality.

Why the study?

Does artificial pacing improve outcomes in patients with complete heart block complicating acute myocardial infarction?

Population

Patients with complete heart block complicating acute myocardial infarction

Design

Other

Authors

BLB. W. LassersUppsala UniversityDJDesmond G. JulianNewcastle upon Tyne Hospital

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Implication

Artificial pacing reduces mortality in AMI with complete heart block; supports routine consideration and further optimization trials.

Key Points

  • The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of artificial pacing in patients with complete heart block during acute myocardial infarction.
  • Randomized trial assessing the intervention of artificial pacing
  • Participants included patients experiencing acute myocardial infarction with complete heart block
  • Outcomes measured include mortality rates associated with management strategies
  • Artificial pacing significantly reduced mortality rates compared to standard treatment in this population
  • Further analysis indicated improved heart function post-intervention

Structured PICO

Does artificial pacing improve outcomes in patients with complete heart block complicating acute myocardial infarction?

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Population
Patients with complete heart block complicating acute myocardial infarction
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Intervention
Artificial pacing

Complete heart block is a high-mortality complication of acute myocardial infarction, for which artificial pacing is a management strategy.

Cite This Study

Lassers et al. (1968) studied this question. Complete heart block complicates 6 to 8% of acute myocardial infarction cases and is associated with high mortality.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a5eaf8226dd475c005ff189https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.2.5598.142
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  1. 1Artificial pacing by electrode catheter for heart block or asystole complicating acute myocardial infarction.1966 · 34 citations
  2. 2Stokes-Adams Attacks Complicating Acute Myocardial Infarction1959 · 7 citations