Primary angioplasty in the acute myocardial infarction setting

Management of patients experiencing an acute myocardial infarction has evolved dramatically during the past 2 decades. The role and timing of percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty in patients experiencing a myocardial infarction has remained controversial and under investigation. In recent...

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Published in:	AACN clinical issues Vol. 6; no. 3; p. 387
Main Authors:	Coombs, V J, Brinker, J A
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-08-1995
Subjects:	Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary - methods Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary - nursing Electrocardiography Humans Myocardial Infarction - therapy Patient Selection
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Summary:	Management of patients experiencing an acute myocardial infarction has evolved dramatically during the past 2 decades. The role and timing of percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty in patients experiencing a myocardial infarction has remained controversial and under investigation. In recent studies, it was revealed that direct use of percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty in the presence of an acute myocardial infarction appears to be a safe, effective, and economical method of reperfusion.
ISSN:	1079-0713
DOI:	10.1097/00044067-199508000-00004