Comparison of Angioplasty with Stenting, with or without Abciximab, in Acute Myocardial Infarction
Why the study?
Does stenting with or without abciximab improve outcomes compared to angioplasty in acute myocardial infarction?
Population
Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction
Comparison
Stenting, with or without abciximab vs Angioplasty
Design
Other
Authors
Discussion
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Implication
Stent use may be considered for AMI reperfusion at experienced centers; leaves open need for RCTs to confirm benefit over angioplasty.
Structured PICO
Does stenting with or without abciximab improve outcomes compared to angioplasty in acute myocardial infarction?
P
Population
Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction
I
Intervention
Stenting, with or without abciximab
C
Comparator
Angioplasty
Stent implantation, with or without abciximab, is recommended as the routine reperfusion strategy for acute myocardial infarction at experienced centers.
Cite This Study
Stone et al. (2002) studied this question.