Predictive risk factors of early onset left ventricular aneurysm formation in patients with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction

ConclusionThis study indicated that female sex, peak NT-pro BNP, the time between the onset of pain and balloon time, presence of QS-waves on initial electrocardiogram, RWMA of left ventricular anterior wall and apex were the independent predictors of early-onset LVA in patients with acute STEMI.
Source: Heart and Lung: The Journal of Acute and Critical Care - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research