Journal article
Aspiration thrombectomy in ST-elevation myocardial infarction.
Abstract
The major challenge in the treatment of ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is not only restoration of normal coronary blood flow but also microvascular perfusion. In fact, both electrocardiographic (ST segment resolution) and angiographic measures of myocardial perfusion (myocardial blush grade) have been shown to predict mortality after primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI). Initial enthusiasm for manual thrombectomy arose …
Authors
Jolly SS; Niemela K
Journal
EuroIntervention, Vol. 10 Suppl T, No. T, pp. t35–t38
Publisher
Europa Digital & Publishing
Publication Date
8 2014
DOI
10.4244/eijv10sta7
ISSN
1774-024X