Journal of clinical epidemiology
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Review Meta Analysis Comparative Study
Short versus prolonged bed rest after uncomplicated acute myocardial infarction: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Recently updated guidelines by the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association and the European Society of Cardiology recommend at least 12 hours bed rest in patients with uncomplicated myocardial infarction. ⋯ We concluded that bed rest ranging from 2 to 12 days seems to be as safe as longer periods of bed rest.