Open AccessRehospitalizations Following Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients With ST ‐Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Results From a Multi‐Center Randomized Trial
Author(s) -
Spitzer Ernest,
Frei Martina,
Zaugg Serge,
Hadorn Susanne,
Kelbaek Henning,
Ostojic Miodrag,
Baumbach Andreas,
Tüller David,
Roffi Marco,
Engstrom Thomas,
Pedrazzini Giovanni,
Vukcevic Vladan,
Magro Michael,
Kornowski Ran,
Lüscher Thomas F.,
Birgelen Clemens,
Heg Dik,
Windecker Stephan,
Räber Lorenz
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of the american heart association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.494
H-Index - 85
ISSN - 2047-9980
DOI - 10.1161/jaha.117.005926
Subject(s) - medicine , myocardial infarction , percutaneous coronary intervention , cardiology , ejection fraction , chest pain , clinical endpoint , st elevation , conventional pci , randomized controlled trial , heart failure
Rehospitalizations (RHs) after ST-elevation myocardial infarction carry a high economic burden and may deteriorate quality of life. Characterizing patients at higher risk may allow the design of preventive measures. We studied the frequency, reasons, and predictors for unplanned cardiac and noncardiac RHs in ST-elevation myocardial infarction patients undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention.