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Arrhythmias in acute myocardial infarction

Incidence and prognostic significance

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The ECG in Acute Myocardial Infarction and Unstable Angina

Part of the book series: Developments in Cardiovascular Medicine ((DICM,volume 245))

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Conclusion

Cardiac arrhythmias are common in acute myocardial infarction, varying from benign to life threatening. Proper identification should be followed by understanding their significance and be the basis for decisions about treatment.

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(2002). Arrhythmias in acute myocardial infarction. In: The ECG in Acute Myocardial Infarction and Unstable Angina. Developments in Cardiovascular Medicine, vol 245. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-48202-9_5

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