Q J Med 2000; 93: 701-702
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Silent myocardial ischaemia after coronary artery bypass graft
Thrombosis Research Institute Central Middlesex Hospital London
Sir,
Most episodes of myocardial ischaemia in patients with known coronary artery disease (CHD) are asymptomatic.1 Silent myocardial ischaemia (SMI) is an important predictor of adverse outcome in patients with proven coronary-artery disease.2
Beta-blockers are effective in suppressing ischaemia, and improve clinical outcome in patients with coronary artery disease.3 At present, it is
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