Circadian variation in the frequency of onset of chest pain in acute myocardial infarction.
The time of onset of chest pain was studied prospectively in 1154 consecutive patients admitted to a coronary care unit with myocardial infarction during a five year period. Statistical analysis confirmed a previous finding in a retrospective study of a bimodal frequency distribution with peaks in the time of onset of chest pain between 2330 and 0030 hours and between 0630 and 0830 hours.
Thompson
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Coronary Care Unit, Leicester General Hospital.
Sutton
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TW
Jowett
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NI
Pohl
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D000787:Angina Pectoris / Q000209:etiology; D002637:Chest Pain / Q000209:etiology*; D002940:Circadian Rhythm / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology*; D011446:Prospective Studies; D013997:Time Factors