New tool predicts risk of death post-MI
Strongest risk factors among over-75s are advanced age, length of stay and unintentional weight loss, say US researchers
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A new tool accurately predicts six-month mortality for older adults hospitalised with acute MI, researchers report.
The US researchers developed and validated their model for use in over-75s at discharge from admission for MI.