Effects of a .BETA.-Blocker on Ventricular Late Potentials in Patients With Acute Anterior Myocardial Infarction Receiving Successful Thrombolytic Therapy
Abstract:SUMMARYLate potentials (LP) detected on the signal-averaged electrocardiogram (SAECG) predict arrhythmic events after acute myocardial infarction (AMI). It is also well established that successful thrombolytic therapy reduces the incidence of LP. Our aim was to evaluate the effects of a beta-blocker on LP in patients receiving thrombolytic therapy. We studied 40 patients presenting with anteroseptal AMI (< 6 hours). All patients received thrombolytic therapy and were evaluated with coronary angiography at pred… Show more
“…Thus, thrombolytic therapy reduces the incidence of an abnormal SAECG in MI survivors. [91][92][93][94] SAECG performed early after MI is abnormal in 15% to 35% of patients. SCD or cardiac arrest occurs in 3.3% to 9% of these patients over the following 1 to 3 years.…”
“…Thus, thrombolytic therapy reduces the incidence of an abnormal SAECG in MI survivors. [91][92][93][94] SAECG performed early after MI is abnormal in 15% to 35% of patients. SCD or cardiac arrest occurs in 3.3% to 9% of these patients over the following 1 to 3 years.…”
“…Because the SAECG appears to be linked to the substrate of the underlying infarction, it would be expected that therapies that alter the substrate or its development will alter the SAECG and perhaps the risk of SCD. Thus, thrombolytic therapy reduces the incidence of an abnormal SAECG in MI survivors (91)(92)(93)(94). SAECG performed early after MI is abnormal in 15% to 35% of patients.…”
“…Recent clinical studies show that PA results faster and more coronary recanalization and smaller infarcts in patients receiving reperfusion therapy [30,31]. Thus the occurrence of PA may provide more benefits for AMI patients in the era of reperfusion therapy.…”
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