There are no significant differences in outcomes post-AMI in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus vs the general population.

A study of over 450,000 NSTEMI admissions reveals that diabetics face disparities in care, with less invasive treatment ...

This also made the comparison of data from different sources difficult. Conclusions—Aspirin has been shown to be beneficial after a myocardial infarction and for other acute coronary syndromes.

The PROFID study assessed the use of LVEF and other clinical criteria to identify patients who benefit from defibrillator implantation after acute MI. Current guidelines recommend implantation of a ...

A study uncovers IL-1β signaling in cardiac fibrosis, highlighting distinct fibroblast populations and promising ...

Arterial hypoxemia was common in 53 patients following acute myocardial infarction. It was most marked in patients with evidence of left ventricular failure. Arterial oxygen tension, however, was ...

Kaare Harald Bønaa, Kari Krizak Halle, Ragna Elise Støre Govatsmark, Veronica Bendiktsen Berge, Ida Almenning Kiel, Gerhard Sulo, Rune Kvåle About the authors ...

Background: Cardiac rupture (CR) after acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is a fatal mechanical complication. The early identification of factors related to CR in high-risk cases may reduce mortality.

The term type 2 myocardial infarction first appeared as part of the universal definition of myocardial infarction. It was introduced to cover a group of patients who had elevation of cardiac troponin ...

ed.ac.uk Myocardial injury is common in patients without acute coronary syndrome, and international guidelines recommend patients with myocardial infarction are classified by aetiology. The universal ...