Key result
Among 125 patients diagnosed with myocardial infarction, 20.8% presented without chest pain, a presentation most common among elderly and diabetic patients.
Population
125 patients diagnosed with myocardial infarction admitted to the CCU of a tertiary care hospital.
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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May warrant heightened suspicion for atypical MI in elderly and diabetic patients; leaves open effects on diagnostic delays in prospective studies.
Cross-Sectional (n=125)
No
A significant proportion (20.8%) of MI patients present without chest pain, especially elderly and diabetic patients, requiring high clinical suspicion for atypical symptoms.
Shakoor et al. (2012) conducted a cross-sectional in Myocardial Infarction (n=125). Atypical presentation (without chest pain) vs. Typical presentation (with chest pain) was evaluated on Frequency of MI patients presenting without chest pain. Among 125 patients diagnosed with myocardial infarction, 20.8% presented without chest pain, a presentation most common among elderly and diabetic patients.
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