Non‐invasive treatment of ST elevation myocardial infarction

AUTOR(ES)

Jones, J B

FONTE

BMJ Group

RESUMO

There is good evidence that timely restoration of coronary blood flow in obstructed infarct related arteries is a significant determinant of both short and long term mortality and morbidity. This is irrespective of whether it is achieved using fibrinolytic therapy or percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Despite the clear advantages of primary PCI, it is thrombolysis that remains the main reperfusion strategy in the UK. Recent data have highlighted mortality benefits when antiplatelet treatment and anticoagulation are used as adjuncts to thrombolysis. Moreover, of those who receive thrombolysis, 60% proceed to coronary arteriography within 6 months of their index event. Recent studies have been published clarifying the timing of coronary arteriography in patients who receive thrombolysis as reperfusion therapy.

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