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Background: After myocardial infarction (MI), patients with a history of arterial hypertension (AH) have a worse prognosis than that of normotensives. Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibition post MI substantially improves survival in high risk populations. This study evaluates the influence of a history of AH on the efficacy of ACE inhibition post MI.Methods: We retrospectively analyzed data...
Background: Clinical evidence of congestive heart failure (HF) after acute myocardial infarction (MI) is considered by many to be a contraindication to β-adrenergic blockade. Furthermore, there is uncertainty as to the value of these agents following routine use of aspirin, thrombolytic and ACE-inhibitor therapy. We examine clinical outcomes associated with optional β-blockade in a post MI population...