The presence of angiographic collaterals in non‐ST elevation myocardial infarction is a predictor of long‐term clinical outcomes

Conclusions: In patients with NSTEMI the presence of angiographic coronary collaterals is a predictor of long‐term clinical outcomes primarily driven by increased rates of surgical revascularization. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - May 22, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Angela M. Kloepfer, Lewis C. Lipson, Ellen C. Keeley Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research