Procedural success and long‐term outcomes of aspiration thrombectomy for the treatment of stent thrombosis

Conclusions: Aspiration thrombectomy is associated with improved coronary flow and procedural success but is not associated with improved long‐term outcomes among patients undergoing percutaneous intervention for definite ST. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - May 22, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Stephen W. Waldo, Ehrin J. Armstrong, Khung‐Keong Yeo, Mitul Patel, Ryan Reeves, John S. MacGregor, Reginald I. Low, Ehtisham Mahmud, Jason H. Rogers, Kendrick Shunk Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research