Rheolityc thrombectomy in acute myocardial infarction: Effect on microvascular obstruction, infarct size, and left ventricular remodeling

ConclusionRT in comparison with MTA was more effective in thrombus removal, but it did not reduced significantly the IS and the extent of MVO. However, a trend toward a lower incidence of MVO and a better preservation of LV volumes were found in RT arm. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - June 24, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Nazario Carrabba, Guido Parodi, Akiko Maehara, Silvia Pradella, Angela Migliorini, Renato Valenti, Vincenzo Comito, Marco Marrani, Luigi Rega, Stefano Colagrande, Gary S. Mintz, David Antoniucci Tags: Coronary Artery Disease Source Type: research