Journal article
Routine vs Selective Invasive Strategies in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndromes: A Collaborative Meta-analysis of Randomized Trials
Abstract
CONTEXT: Patients with unstable angina or non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) can be cared for with a routine invasive strategy involving coronary angiography and revascularization or more conservatively with a selective invasive strategy in which only those with recurrent or inducible ischemia are referred for acute intervention.
OBJECTIVE: To conduct a meta-analysis that compares benefits and risks of routine invasive vs …
Authors
Mehta SR; Cannon CP; Fox KAA; Wallentin L; Boden WE; Spacek R; Widimsky P; McCullough PA; Hunt D; Braunwald E
Journal
JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association, Vol. 293, No. 23, pp. 2908–2917
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Publication Date
June 15, 2005
DOI
10.1001/jama.293.23.2908
ISSN
0098-7484