Comparison of the prognosis after early versus late recurrent nonfatal myocardial infarction

Background Recurrent nonfatal myocardial infarction (RNMI) is the most significant risk factor for later outcome after an index infarction. However, little is known about the prognosis after RNMIs that occur beyond the first year after the index infarction. Methods and Results In 3867 nonselected pa...

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Published in:The American heart journal 1998-07, Vol.136 (1), p.164-168
Main Authors: Sajadieh, Ahmad, Hansen, J.Fischer, Mortensen, Leif S.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Biological and medical sciences
Cardiology. Vascular system
Coronary heart disease
Heart
Medical sciences
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Summary:Background Recurrent nonfatal myocardial infarction (RNMI) is the most significant risk factor for later outcome after an index infarction. However, little is known about the prognosis after RNMIs that occur beyond the first year after the index infarction. Methods and Results In 3867 nonselected patients
ISSN:0002-8703
1097-6744
DOI:10.1016/S0002-8703(98)70197-8