Changing trend in the incidence of myocardial infarction among medical admissions in Ilorin, north-central Nigeria.

Aims And Objectives: This study aimed at reviewing cases of myocardial infarction managed between January 2006 and June 2009.

Materials And Methods: Records of all patients managed for acute MI during the period were studied. Diagnosis was based on presence of ischemic type of chest discomfort, serial electrocardiographic (ECG) changes compatible with MI, a rise in troponin I level and echocardiographic abnormalities.

Left ventricular structure and function in black normotensive type 2 diabetes mellitus patients.

Background: Relationship between type 2 DM and cardiovascular disease (CVD) is well known, with CVD being the most common cause of mortality in diabetics. Significant myocardial injury before overt CVD in DM can be identified early using echocardiography. This study therefore aimed at evaluating left ventricular structure and function of patients with type 2 DM.