Effects of glucose-insulin-potassium solution on myocardial salvage and left ventricular function after primary angioplasty.

Objective: To evaluate the effects of glucose-insulin-potassium (GIK) therapy on infarct size and left ventricular function when used as an adjuvant therapy to primary angioplasty.

Design: Prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.

Setting: Cardiac intensive care unit at a university hospital.