Peripheral Artery Disease as a Predictor of Poor In-hospital Outcomes in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction - PubMed
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- PAD is a significant predictor of worse in-hospital outcomes in AMI patients, including higher mortality.
- Patients with both AMI and PAD show increased rates of complications like acute kidney injury and cerebrovascular accidents.
- The study used a large national inpatient database and found no significant difference in hemorrhage rates or length of stay between groups.
- These findings highlight the need for targeted management strategies for AMI patients with comorbid PAD.