Table 1.
Early and late Animal Mortality and VF incidence in closed‐artery model of MI
| Period | Death (%) | VF rate (%) | Death after VF (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Without LH (n = 3) | |||
| Procedure | 66.6 (n =2) | 66.6 (n =2) | 66.6 (n = 2) |
| Up to 24 h | 33.3 (n = 1) | 33.3 (n = 1) | 33.3 (n = 1) |
| Up to 1 month | X | X | X |
| With LH (n = 21) | |||
| Procedure | 23.8 (n = 5) | 28.6 (n = 6) | 19.0 (n = 4)1 |
| Up to 24 h | X | X | X |
| Up to 1 month | 4.8 (n = 1) | 4.8 (n = 1) | 4.8 (n = 1)2 |
LH, lidocaine hydrochloride solution; VF, ventricular fibrillation.
1
Or 57.0% of the 7 pigs that had VF.
2
Or 14.0% of the 7 pigs that had VF.