[Effect of cardiovascular risk factors on long-term morbidity and mortality following acute myocardial infarction].

Introduction And Objectives: Generally, cardiovascular risk factors are poorly controlled after myocardial infarction. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of these risk factors on long-term morbidity and mortality in patients experiencing a myocardial infarction.

Methods: In total, 655 acute myocardial infarction survivors recorded in the IBERICA database for the Spanish province of Albacete were followed up.