Key result
Chronic opioid use did not significantly affect the 3-month survival rate of patients following an acute myocardial infarction compared to non-users (94.1% vs 91.3%, p=0.30).
Why the study?
Whether a history of opioid use serves as a prognostic factor affecting survival in patients with acute myocardial infarction had not been determined.
Does chronic opioid use affect survival in patients suffering from acute myocardial infarction?
Cohort (n=222)
Yes
Does chronic opioid use affect survival in patients suffering from acute myocardial infarction?
Absolute Event Rate: 94.1% vs 91.3%
p-value: p=0.30
Chronic opioid use does not significantly impact short-term survival or pain severity in patients admitted with acute myocardial infarction.
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Does not support modifying post-MI care based on opioid status; leaves open questions on causality and longer-term outcomes.
A 2020 study conducted a cohort in Acute myocardial infarction (n=222). Chronic opioid use vs. Non-opium users was evaluated on 3-month survival (p=0.30). Chronic opioid use did not significantly affect the 3-month survival rate of patients following an acute myocardial infarction compared to non-users (94.1% vs 91.3%, p=0.30).
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