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[Prehospital death rate in acute myocardial infarction]
1Oddziału Chorób Wewnetrznych Szpitala Wojskowego, Lublinie.
Kardiologia Polska
|February 1, 1993
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Prehospital deaths from acute myocardial infarction (AMI) were analyzed, revealing a 34.6% mortality rate. Higher mortality was observed in women and individuals over 70 years old.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Abstract:
The aim of the study was the analysis of prehospital death rate caused by AMI depending on sex, age and place of habitation in an agricultural-industrial region. Prehospital death rate resulting from AMI reached 34.6% (32.8% men and 39.3% women). 30.4% of patients died before obtaining medical help. The incidence of deaths increased with the more advanced age (until 70 was between 20-25% whilst, over 70 as high as 62-94%).