Manual thrombectomy efficiency in relationship to the area at risk in patients with myocardial infarction with TIMI 0 ‐1 coronary flow: Insights from an all comers registry

ConclusionIn comparison with the group where MT was inefficient, efficient MT may modestly reduce final infarct size without a significant clinical benefit. In comparison with PCI‐only, no difference was found regarding stroke. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - February 12, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Andr é Luz, Inês Silveira, Bruno Brochado, Patrícia Rodrigues, Maria João Sousa, Raquel Santos, Maria Trêpa, Mário Santos, João Silveira, Severo Torres, Adelino F. Leite‐Moreira, Henrique Carvalho Tags: Coronary Artery Disease Source Type: research