A 74-year-old man is admitted with chest pain associated with ECG changes. A troponin T taken 12 hours after admission indicates an acute myocardial infarction.
Which one of the following is most likely to predict a poor prognosis?
A.A History of diabetes mellitus
B.A Loss of heart rate variability
C.A Left ventricular ejection fraction of 40%***
D.A Diastolic blood pressure of 110 mmHg
E.A Male sex.
Which one of the following is most likely to predict a poor prognosis?
A.A History of diabetes mellitus
B.A Loss of heart rate variability
C.A Left ventricular ejection fraction of 40%***
D.A Diastolic blood pressure of 110 mmHg
E.A Male sex.
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