Diagnostic features, management and prognosis of type 2 myocardial infarction compared to type 1 myocardial infarction: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Distinguishing type 2 (T2MI) from type 1 myocardial infarction (T1MI) in clinical practice can be difficult, and the management and prognosis for T2MI remain uncertain.

Objective

To compare precipitating factors, risk factors, investigations, management and outcomes for T2MI and T1MI.

Data sources

Medline and Embase databases as well as reference list of recent articles were searched January 2009 to December 2020 for term 'type 2 myocardial infarction'.

Study selection

Studies were included if they used a universal definition of MI and reported quantitative data on at least one variable of interest.

Data extraction and synthesis

Data were pooled using random-effect meta-analysis. Risk of bias was assessed using Newcastle-Ottawa quality assessm

SUBMITTER: White K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8860077 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature