Community practice of primary angioplasty for myocardial infarction

Results obtained with primary angioplasty at the community level do not duplicate the results of the published trials. Major changes in current community practice patterns are needed to achieve the success rates of the published trials.

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Published in:	The American journal of cardiology Vol. 80; no. 2; pp. 209 - 212
Main Authors:	JHANGIANI, A. H, JORGENSEN, M. B, KOTLEWSKI, A, MANSUKHANI, P. W, AHARONIAN, V. J, MAHRER, P. R
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	New York, NY Elsevier 15-07-1997 Elsevier Limited
Subjects:	Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Angioplasty Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary Biological and medical sciences California Cardiology. Vascular system Coronary heart disease Female Heart Heart attacks Hospitals, Community Humans Male Medical research Medical sciences Middle Aged Myocardial Infarction - therapy Retrospective Studies Treatment Outcome California Human Infarct Coronary artery Instrumentation therapy Myocardium Cardiovascular disease Instrumental dilatation Coronary heart disease Survival Result
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Summary:	Results obtained with primary angioplasty at the community level do not duplicate the results of the published trials. Major changes in current community practice patterns are needed to achieve the success rates of the published trials.
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ISSN:	0002-9149 1879-1913
DOI:	10.1016/s0002-9149(97)00321-4