The results of a two-year prospective study of myocardial infarction in a rural city is reported. In the under 70 years age group there was a 10 per cent mortality of patients whilst being nursed in the coronary care area. Later deaths after transfer to the general wards raised the overall hospital mortality rate to 15 per cent. These figures compare favourably with other series.
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