Why the study?
Does reperfusion therapy (thrombolytic or mechanical) improve outcomes in patients with acute myocardial infarction with ST-segment elevation?
Population
Patients with acute myocardial infarction accompanied by ST-segment elevation
Design
Review
Authors
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Supports individualized STEMI reperfusion decisions; leaves open optimal strategy selection in contemporary practice.
Does reperfusion therapy (thrombolytic or mechanical) improve outcomes in patients with acute myocardial infarction with ST-segment elevation?
This review outlines the advantages and limitations of medical versus mechanical reperfusion therapies for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction.
Lange et al. (2002) studied this question.
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