Why the study?
Many patients with acute myocardial infarction present with atypical or no symptoms, and the absence of typical chest pain can delay seeking medical care.
Does atypical presentation of AMI affect in-hospital mortality in patients admitted to the CCU?
Population
110 AMI patients admitted to the CCU
Comparison
Atypical vs typical presentations of AMI
Design
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Authors
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Atypical AMI presentations were linked to higher mortality; leaves open whether earlier recognition improves outcomes in prospective cohorts.
Does atypical presentation of AMI affect in-hospital mortality in patients admitted to the CCU?
Atypical presentation of AMI is common, especially in older patients, and is associated with significantly higher in-hospital mortality compared to typical presentation.
Shanchay et al. (2021) studied this question.
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