[After-care of the patient with myocardial infarct]

Publication

[After-care of the patient with myocardial infarct]

Journal Paper/Review - Sep 17, 1997

Muntwyler J, Rickli Hans, Kiowski W, Amann F W

Units

Kardiologie

PubMed

9381048

Citation

Muntwyler J, Rickli H, Kiowski W, Amann F. [After-care of the patient with myocardial infarct]. Praxis (Bern 1994) 1997; 86:1467-70.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (Deutsch)

Journal

Praxis (Bern 1994) 1997; 86

Publication Date

Sep 17, 1997

Issn Print

1661-8157

Pages

1467-70

Brief description/objective

Patients after myocardial infarction are at a substantial risk for recurrent cardiac events; therefore, an optimal patient care is of great importance. Early revascularisation is one important contributor to the prognosis after myocardial infarction. Antithrombotic agents, betablockers, and ACE-inhibitors also contribute significantly to the improved outcome after myocardial infarction. Reduction of risk factors, in particular cessation of smoking and lowering of lipids are of highest importance to improve the prognosis after myocardial infarction.