Abstract 13403: Relationship Between Body Mass Index and In-hospital Outcomes After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Among Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction: A National In-Patient Analysis
Abstract:Background:
Body mass index (BMI), has been shown to be related to major adverse cardiovascular events, and overall mortality after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). However, the relationship between BMI, and important cardiovascular outcomes, as well as healthcare utilization have not been extensively explored in a national sample.
Objectives:
Examine the relationship between BMI and in-hospital mortality, cardiogenic shock, cardiac arrest, len… Show more
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