Routine aspiration thrombectomy improves the diagnosis and management of embolic myocardial infarction

ConclusionsRoutine aspiration thrombectomy more readily identifies embolic infarction allowing more specific therapy and avoidance of stenting and triple anticoagulant therapy. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - June 23, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Alex L Huang, J. Conleth Murphy, Elizabeth Shaw, Rebecca Kozor, Warren Yan, Anne Loxton, Soon Y. Soo Hoo, Gemma A. Figtree, Helge H. Rasmussen, Peter S. Hansen, Gregory I.C. Nelson, Ravinay Bhindi, Michael R. Ward Tags: Coronary Artery Disease Source Type: research