TCT-470 Manual Thrombectomy during Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Can Preserve the Index of Microcirculatory Resistance in Patients with Anterior ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction

Background Despite recovered normal epicardial coronary flow after primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), microvascular damage and dysfunction limit the effect of primary PCI.

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Published in:Journal of the American College of Cardiology 2012-10, Vol.60 (17), p.B135-B136
Main Authors: Woo, Seong Ill, Jang, Ji Hoon, Kim, Soo Han, Kim, Dae-Hyeok, Park, Keum-Soo, Park, Sang-Don, Shin, Sung-Hee, Yang, Dong-Hyeok
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cardiology
Cardiovascular
Heart attacks
Internal Medicine
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Summary:Background Despite recovered normal epicardial coronary flow after primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), microvascular damage and dysfunction limit the effect of primary PCI.
ISSN:0735-1097
1558-3597
DOI:10.1016/j.jacc.2012.08.502