Non-Q-wave myocardial infarction: a prognostic paradox

Hosp Pract (Off Ed). 1992 Jul 15;27(7):129-33, 137-8, 140 passim. doi: 10.1080/21548331.1992.11705457.

Abstract

It is now clear that non-Q-wave MI, whose incidence appears to be rising, carries an increased risk of reinfarction and recurrent ischemia. Indeed, non-Q-wave late mortality may equal or exceed that of its Q-wave counterpart. The management question: Should the patient with non-Q-wave MI have myocardial revascularization or strictly medical therapy?

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Comparative Study
  • Multicenter Study

MeSH terms

  • Coronary Angiography
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Diltiazem / therapeutic use
  • Drug Evaluation
  • Electrocardiography*
  • Heart Failure / diagnosis
  • Heart Failure / mortality
  • Humans
  • Myocardial Infarction / classification
  • Myocardial Infarction / diagnosis*
  • Myocardial Infarction / drug therapy
  • Myocardial Infarction / mortality
  • Prognosis
  • Prospective Studies

Substances

  • Diltiazem