Why the study?
Does branch segment occlusion increase the risk of left ventricular free wall rupture in patients with acute myocardial infarction compared to proximal segment occlusion?
Population
439 patients admitted within 7 days of the onset of acute myocardial infarction who underwent coronary…
Comparison
Branch segment occlusion. vs Proximal segment occlusion.
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
in-hospital
Authors
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In patients with acute myocardial infarction, culprit lesions in branch segments are associated with a significantly higher risk of left ventricular free wall rupture compared to proximal segment lesions, despite better preserved cardiac function.
Does branch segment occlusion increase the risk of left ventricular free wall rupture in patients with acute myocardial infarction compared to proximal segment occlusion?
In patients with acute myocardial infarction, culprit lesions in branch segments are associated with a significantly higher risk of left ventricular free wall rupture compared to proximal segment lesions, despite better preserved cardiac function.
Ino et al. (2009) studied this question.
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