Research Article: The Incidence and Risk Factors of Acute Myocardial Infarction Among Patients with Gastrointestinal bleeding: A Retrospective Study
Introduction:
Gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) is common and associated with substantial morbidity, mortality, and health care costs. It is reported that the mortality rate is –%. , GIB can produce hypovolemia, hypotension, and diminished oxygen-carrying capacity, cause reflex tachycardia and increase myocardial oxygen consumption, and even lead to acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Moscucci and Cappell et al found the incidence of AMI in patients with GIB was –%, while the incidence of AMI after severe GIB was nearly %. , The…
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