Correlation between cortisol levels and myocardial infarction mortality among intensive coronary care unit patients during first seven days in hospital.

Aim: To measure cortisol level, its relationship with myocardial infarction, and to determine the correlation of elevated cortisol levels with the outcome of myocardial infarction.

Methods: This study was designed as a pre and post study. The diagnosis of myocardial infarction was established based on the WHO criteria.