P058 * APACHE II score, rather than cardiac function, may predict poor prognosis in patients with stress-induced cardiomyopathy

Conclusion:
Based on present study, APACHE II score more than 20, rather than cardiac function, was associated with mortality in patients with SIC.

Source: European Journal of Heart Failure Supplements - February 23, 2012 Category: Cardiology Authors: Joe, B. H., Sohn, I. S., Park, B. J., Park, J. H., Jin, E. S., Cho, J. M., Kim, C. J., Saleh, A., Matsumori, A., Negm, H., Shalaby, M., Haykal, M., Tsverava, M., Tsverava, D., Lobjanidse, N., Han, J. Y., Ha, S. I., Yang, J. S., Choi, D. H., Chung, J. W., Tags: Heart Failure Source Type: research