P Johanson1, K Swedberg, M Dellborg. 1. Clinical Experimental Research Laboratory, Sahlgrenska University, Hospital/Ostra, SE-416 85 Göteborg, Sweden. pj@hjl.gu.se
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Early and complete myocardial reperfusion is the goal when treating a patient with acute myocardial infarction. To achieve this in each individual, an on-line, accurate, easily handled and preferably noninvasive technique to monitor flow alterations is needed. Recurrent ST-segment elevation has been shown to reflect cyclic disturbances in perfusion. METHODS: We have retrospectively analyzed ST variability in 102 patients with acute myocardial infarction randomized to 100 mg of rt-Pa or placebo. Patients were monitored for 24 hours using vectorcardiography. RESULTS: Patients alive at one year (86%) had significantly less ST variability during the first four hours: 4.3 versus 7.1 episodes, P = 0.007. Patients having six or more ST episodes showed a 31.3% one-year mortality as compared to no mortality in patients having no ST variability. Furthermore ST variability was reduced by fibrinolysis. CONCLUSION: Early ST variability detectable in real time is associated with worse outcome.
BACKGROUND: Early and complete myocardial reperfusion is the goal when treating a patient with acute myocardial infarction. To achieve this in each individual, an on-line, accurate, easily handled and preferably noninvasive technique to monitor flow alterations is needed. Recurrent ST-segment elevation has been shown to reflect cyclic disturbances in perfusion. METHODS: We have retrospectively analyzed ST variability in 102 patients with acute myocardial infarction randomized to 100 mg of rt-Pa or placebo. Patients were monitored for 24 hours using vectorcardiography. RESULTS:Patients alive at one year (86%) had significantly less ST variability during the first four hours: 4.3 versus 7.1 episodes, P = 0.007. Patients having six or more ST episodes showed a 31.3% one-year mortality as compared to no mortality in patients having no ST variability. Furthermore ST variability was reduced by fibrinolysis. CONCLUSION: Early ST variability detectable in real time is associated with worse outcome.
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