Association between age and infection in patients with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction.

Published in: The Egyptian heart journal : (EHJ) : official bulletin of the Egyptian Society of Cardiology (2021)

Young patients had significantly higher percentage of bacteria in their infarcted artery than old patients. High leukocytic count in patients below 50 predicts infection that causes acute myocardial infarction. Antibacterial trials directed toward this group are required for secondary prevention.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
acute myocardial infarction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
st elevation myocardial infarction
peritoneal dialysis
percutaneous coronary intervention
acute coronary syndrome
patient reported outcomes
left ventricular
silver nanoparticles