Evaluation of stent length on the outcome of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction receiving primary percutaneous coronary intervention

Background A longer stent length is known to be a predictor of adverse events after a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). However, the evaluation of the stent length on the outcome of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients is not enough. Patients and methods A total of 686 STEMI patients who underwent primary PCI were divided into four groups according to the total stent length as follows: short (
Source: Coronary Artery Disease - Category: Cardiology Tags: PCI Source Type: research