Differential Occurrence, Profile, and Impact of First Recurrent Cardiovascular Events After an Acute Coronary Syndrome

Conclusions Approximately 9% of patients experienced a first cardiovascular event in the post-ACS setting during a median follow-up of 1year. While the profile and prognostic implications of stroke versus MI as the first nonfatal event differ substantially, approximately one-third of these patients experienced a second event, typically soon after the first event. These findings have implications for improving post-ACS care and influencing the design of future cardiovascular trials.
Source: American Heart Journal - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research