Management of myocardial infarction: Pay more attention to comorbidities

Although there has been a steady decrease in cardiovascular mortality rates over the last decades, cardiovascular diseases still represent an important burden of premature mortality, disability and healthcare expenditures in most countries [1]. In Europe, ischaemic heart disease remains the most frequent incident cardiovascular disease [2]. Short-term mortality in patients with myocardial infarction has dramatically decreased with the use of systematic revascularization and guidelines recommended therapies [3].
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Editorial Source Type: research