December 2, 1986European Heart Journal
Coronary Angioplasty in Early Post-Infarction Angina
Why the study?
Does coronary angioplasty improve outcomes in patients with early post-infarction angina despite maximal pharmacological therapy?
Population
23 patients with severe angina recurring within 10 days after acute myocardial infarction despite continuing…
Design
Case_series
Follow-up
6 months
Authors
Discussion
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Implication
May support angioplasty in refractory early post-MI angina; leaves open efficacy pending randomized trials.
Structured PICO
Does coronary angioplasty improve outcomes in patients with early post-infarction angina despite maximal pharmacological therapy?
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Population
23 patients with severe angina recurring within 10 days after acute myocardial infarction despite continuing maximal pharmacological therapy
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Intervention
Coronary angioplasty
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Outcome
Initial success
Coronary angioplasty is an effective initial therapy for early post-infarction angina refractory to medical therapy, though limited by a high rate of restenosis and recurrent angina at 6 months.
Cite This Study
Feyter et al. (1986) studied this question.