NEJM Procedure: Primary PCI for Myocardial Infarction with ST-Segmented Elevation

Reperfusion therapy (mechanical or pharmacologic) is indicated for patients with chest pain consistent with a myocardial infarction with a duration of 12 hours or less in association with ST-segment elevation greater than 0.1 mV in two or more contiguous electrocardiographic leads or a new (or presumed new) left bundle-branch block. Primary PCI is preferred if a skilled interventional cardiologist and catheterization laboratory with surgical backup are available and if the procedure can be performed within 90 minutes after initial medical contact with the patient.

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• angioplasty
• stent placement
• myocardial infarction
• thrombolytic therapy
• NEJM
• cardiology
• MI
• heart attack

[jamraj666]

thnx

[Fernandohayabusa]

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[stesan67]

Tutto bello ma, mmm, non poteva far vedere il posizionamento dello stent dopo la dilatazione invece che l'impianto diretto su trombo occludente?

[Norb1t9]

this is wonderful ty!