Evidence of influenza or influenza-like-illness preceding acute coronary syndrome

• Main Authors: Kuanprasert S., Apichartpikul N., Chuenkitmongkol S., Wiangosot W., Topaiboon P., Sukonthasarn A.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2014
• Online Access: http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-56849103914&partnerID=40&md5=402c1b4300e122d9ff3a42089ffefeb1; http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19062692; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/handle/6653943832/2354
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

This observational study determined the prevalence of influenza and influenza-like-illness (ILI) in patients hospitalized for acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Serological confirmation and a clinical history of influenza or a recent acute upper respiratory infection were obtained in 376 patients admitt...