Irish journal of medical science
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To study the effect of nicorandil on prognosis of patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). ⋯ Nicorandil can improve coronary microcirculation and left ventricular function of patients with AMI after PCI. Interestingly, female patients may benefit more from nicorandil than male patients in improving heart function.