Heart : official journal of the British Cardiac Society
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Review Meta Analysis
Routine use of oxygen in the treatment of myocardial infarction: systematic review.
International guidelines recommend the routine use of oxygen therapy in the treatment of myocardial infarction (MI). ⋯ The limited evidence that does exist suggests that the routine use of high-flow oxygen in uncomplicated MI may result in a greater infarct size and possibly increase the risk of mortality.