Sudden Death in Patients with Myocardial Infarction and Left Ventricular Dysfunction, Heart Failure, or Both

Scott D. Solomon; John J.V. McMurray; Eric J. Velazquez; A Harsányi; Jean-Lucien Rouleau; Aldo Maggioni; Lars Køber; Harvey D. White; Frans Van de Werf; Karen S. Pieper; Robert M. Califf; Marc A. Pfeffer

doi:10.1056/nejmoa043938

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The risk of sudden death is highest in the first 30 days after myocardial infarction among patients with left ventricular dysfunction, heart failure, or both. Thus, earlier implementation of strategies for preventing sudden death may be warranted in selected patients.

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