Obesity paradox in ST-elevation myocardial infarction: is it all about infarct size?

Eur Heart J Qual Care Clin Outcomes. 2019 Apr 1;5(2):180-182. doi: 10.1093/ehjqcco/qcy042.

Authors

Sebastian Johannes Reinstadler¹, Martin Reindl¹, Christina Tiller¹, Magdalena Holzknecht¹, Gert Klug¹, Bernhard Metzler¹

Affiliation

¹ University Clinic of Internal Medicine III, Cardiology and Angiology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, Innsbruck, Austria.

PMID: 30219901
DOI: 10.1093/ehjqcco/qcy042

No abstract available

Publication types

Letter
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Aged
Body Mass Index
Coronary Angiography*
Electrocardiography*
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Obesity / complications*
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention / methods*
Predictive Value of Tests
Risk Factors
ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction / diagnosis*
ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction / etiology
ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction / surgery
Severity of Illness Index