Key result
Coronary angiography does not accurately predict the site of subsequent myocardial infarction, as the majority of infarctions occur in arteries without prior significant (>50%) stenoses.
Why the study?
Does coronary angiography accurately predict the site of a subsequent occlusion that will produce a myocardial infarction?
Population
Patients with myocardial infarction
Design
Review
Authors
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Angiography may not reliably inform MI site prevention in practice; leaves open need for prospective studies of vulnerable plaque detection.
Does coronary angiography accurately predict the site of a subsequent occlusion that will produce a myocardial infarction?
Coronary angiography is limited in predicting future MI sites because most infarctions arise from non-obstructive plaques.
Little et al. (1991) conducted a review in Myocardial infarction. Coronary angiography was evaluated. Coronary angiography does not accurately predict the site of subsequent myocardial infarction, as the majority of infarctions occur in arteries without prior significant (>50%) stenoses.
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