Journal article
Thrombus Aspiration in ST-Segment–Elevation Myocardial Infarction
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Thrombus aspiration during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for the treatment of ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) has been widely used; however, recent trials have questioned its value and safety. In this meta-analysis, we, the trial investigators, aimed to pool the individual patient data from these trials to determine the benefits and risks of thrombus aspiration during PCI in patients with …
Authors
Jolly SS; James S; Džavík V; Cairns JA; Mahmoud KD; Zijlstra F; Yusuf S; Olivecrona GK; Renlund H; Gao P
Journal
Circulation, Vol. 135, No. 2, pp. 143–152
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
January 10, 2017
DOI
10.1161/circulationaha.116.025371
ISSN
0009-7322