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. 1973 Jan 6;1(5844):10–13. doi: 10.1136/bmj.1.5844.10

Results of Early Mobilization and Discharge after Myocardial Infarction

Helen H Tucker, P H M Carson, N M Bass, G P Sharratt, J P P Stock
PMCID: PMC1588527  PMID: 4345902

Abstract

A total of 342 patients with acute myocardial infarction who were admitted to a coronary care unit are reviewed to assess the results of early mobilization and discharge. The mean duration of admission was 8·4 days and 89% of the survivors were discharged from hospital by the tenth day. The inpatient mortality was 15·5%. An additional 6·7% died during the six weeks' follow-up period, giving a total mortality of 22·2%. Altogether, 7·6% of patients were readmitted. Venous thromboembolic phenomena occurred in 3·5% during the inpatient period. Of patients who were eligible 62% were back at work five months after their myocardial infarction. We think the results justify a short hospital admission period for acute myocardial infarction.

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