The most common discharge diagnoses (other than AMI) in patients with type 2 AMI, most likely representing the triggering mechanisms
| Diagnosis* | Number of diagnoses |
|---|---|
| Tachyarrhythmia | 331 |
| Heart failure | 260 |
| Infection | 246 |
| Anaemia/bleeding | 186 |
| Renal insufficiency | 82 |
| COPD/asthma exacerbation | 78 |
| Hypertensive crisis | 30 |
| Stroke/TIA | 24 |
| Respiratory insufficiency | 19 |
*More than one diagnosis per patient/hospitalisation is possible.
AMI, acute myocardial infarction; COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; TIA, transient ischaemic attack.