Table 3

 Predictors of T wave changes

DataEarly T wave normalisation v persistent negative T waves at hospital dischargeDelayed T wave normalisation v persistent negative T waves at 4 months
UnivariateMultivariateUnivariateMultivariate
χ2p Valueχ2p Valueχ2p Valueχ2p Value
Clinical data
    Peak CK8.40.0045
    Peak CK-MB14.80.00029.10.0032
    Anterior infarction8.40.0038
Echocardiographic data
    Baseline score index4.20.047.40.0076
    Sustained improvement38<0.000127.5<0.0001
    Biphasic response110.0008
    Akinesis without change9.90.001612.20.0007
Angiographic data
    LVEF6.40.01315.40.00024.30.041
    EDV7.80.006130.0005
    ESV7.50.00780.005
    ⩾70% IRA stenosis200.000120.90.0001
    Occluded infarct artery7.30.007
    ⩾2 vessel disease8.30.00394.50.037
    Revascularisation7.90.00499.60.002510.40.00137.40.008