Characteristics and outcome of a first acute myocardial infarction in patients with ankylosing spondylitis

ConclusionsPatients with AS tend to have a higher comorbidity burden at admission for first AMI. The mortality after a first AMI due to cardiovascular-related causes does not seem to be elevated, despite an increased overall mortality during days 31 –365 among patients with AS compared with the general population.Key Points• The all-cause mortality after a first AMI was higher in patients with AS.• Mortality after a first AMI due to CVD-related causes does not seem to be elevated for patients with AS.• In patients with AS suffering a first AMI, more attention should be given to other comorbidities causing an excess in mortality.
Source: Clinical Rheumatology - Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research