Baseline characteristics
| Group A (n = 68) | Group B (n = 78) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) (mean (SD)) | 56 (12) | 59 (13) | NS |
| Age over 70 years | 11 | 22 | 0.08 |
| Female | 9 | 15 | NS |
| Multivessel disease | 43 | 37 | NS |
| Anterior infarction | 35 | 34 | NS |
| Cardiogenic shock before PTCA | 17 | 5 | 0.01 |
| Resuscitation before PTCA | 15 | 4 | 0.01 |
| Intubated on ventilation | 8 | 1 | 0.02 |
| Contraindication for thrombolysis | 39 | 21 | 0.01 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 25 | 21 | NS |
Value are number of patients except where stated.