Scandinavian cardiovascular journal : SCJ
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Scand. Cardiovasc. J. · Feb 2014
Multicenter StudyAcute myocardial infarction complicated by shock: outcome analysis based on initial electrocardiogram.
To assess the relation between initial ECG findings, presence of risk factors, coronary angiography findings, and clinical outcomes in patients with acute myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock (CS). ⋯ RBBB on admission ECG is associated with the highest risk of CS development, frequent left main coronary artery affection, and unsuccessful revascularization. It is also an independent predictor of one-year mortality.