TABLE 1. Characteristics of Trial Patients With Early Echocardiograms
| ERV (n=82) | IMS (n=87) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age, y | 65±10 | 65±12 |
| Male, % | 70 | 76 |
| Transfer admission, % | 62 | 64 |
| Median time, h | ||
| MI to shock | 4.9 | 5.0 |
| MI to randomization | 10.8 | 12.1 |
| Randomization to echocardiogram | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Prior MI, % | 29 | 35 |
| History of hypertension, % | 49 | 42 |
| Diabetes, % | 43 | 20 |
| History of congestive heart failure, % | 3.8 | 4.8 |
| Renal insufficiency, % | 9.6 | 4.9 |
| Prior CABG, % | 1.2 | 9.2 |
| Prior PTCA, % | 1.0 | 4.7 |