Invasive versus Conservative Strategies in unstable angina and non-Q-wave myocardial infarction following treatment with Tirofiban : Rationale and study design of the international TACTICS-TIMI 18 trial

In treating unstable angina and non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction, there is considerable debate regarding the use of an invasive strategy versus conservative strategy, especially in the current era of glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibition and coronary stenting.

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Published in:The American journal of cardiology 1998-09, Vol.82 (6), p.731-736
Main Authors: CANNON, C. P, WEINTRAUB, W. S, DEMOPOULOS, L. A, ROBERTSON, D. H, GORMLEY, G. J, BRAUNWALD, E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Angina pectoris
Biological and medical sciences
Diseases of the cardiovascular system
Drug therapy
Heart attacks
Medical sciences
Radiotherapy. Instrumental treatment. Physiotherapy. Reeducation. Rehabilitation, orthophony, crenotherapy. Diet therapy and various other treatments (general aspects)
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Summary:In treating unstable angina and non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction, there is considerable debate regarding the use of an invasive strategy versus conservative strategy, especially in the current era of glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibition and coronary stenting.
ISSN:0002-9149
1879-1913
DOI:10.1016/S0002-9149(98)00540-2