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Key Points Routine thrombectomy during coronary intervention for STEMI is not supported by two large prospective randomized trials. Occasional case‐specific clot removal, while appealing, remains an unproven adjunct to primary stenting during STEMI therapy. While early MACE events may be lower, during follow‐up, there is a higher risk of stroke in patients who undergo thrombectomy.
Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Tags: Coronary Artery Disease Source Type: research