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This review presents a comprehensive view on the importance of both early and late reopening of the infarct-related artery for myocardial salvage and prevention of ventricular remodeling.
Early reopening of the infarct-related artery salvages myocardium and, consequently, preserves left ventricular function, which results in an improved survival rate (the early open infarct-related artery theory). Nevertheless, late patency of the infarct-related artery is also important, because it prevents ventricular remodeling (the late-open infarct-related theory). A comprehensive view of the importance of both conditions is presented.
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