Effects of reperfusion after thrombolysis for myocardial infarction on the signal-averaged electrocardiogram.
Patients with early reperfusion after thrombolysis for acute myocardial infarction revealed a significantly reduced incidence of ventricular late potentials in the signal-averaged electrocardiogram obtained in the chronic post-infarction period in comparison to patients who did not meet the criteria for early successful thrombolysis (14 vs. 39%; P < 0.05). This data demonstrates that early reperfusion might prevent the development of an abnormal electrophysiological milieu after myocardial infarction.
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Medizinische Universitätsklinik und Poliklinik, Innere Medizin III, Universitätskliniken des Saarlandes, Homburg/Saar, Germany.
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Ozbek
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D000200:Action Potentials; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D015425:Myocardial Reperfusion; D011446:Prospective Studies; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy / Q000379:methods*