We read the article written by McDonald et al. with great interest and appreciation
[
[1]
]. Their study showed that young patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction
(STEMI) with low body mass index (BMI) or females with a high BMI appeared to have
higher risks for complications and/or death. However, the results of the study should
be interpreted in consideration of some aspects as described below.- McDonald D.
- Wright A.
- Schmidt C.
Complications in STEMI (ST segment elevation myocardial infarction) due to BMI (Body
Mass Index).
Am J Emerg Med. 2020; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2020.02.058
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Publication History
Published online: March 24, 2020
Accepted:
March 21,
2020
Received:
March 17,
2020
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