THROMBOLYTIC THERAPY VERSUS PRIMARY ANGIOPLASTY - WHICH OFFERS THE BEST OUTCOME AFTER MYOCARDIAL-INFARCTION

Authors
FAXON DP
Citation
Dp. Faxon, THROMBOLYTIC THERAPY VERSUS PRIMARY ANGIOPLASTY - WHICH OFFERS THE BEST OUTCOME AFTER MYOCARDIAL-INFARCTION, Postgraduate medicine, 102(5), 1997, pp. 97
Citations number
20
Categorie Soggetti
Medicine, General & Internal
Journal title
Postgraduate medicine → ACNP
ISSN journal
00325481
Volume
102
Issue
5
Year of publication
1997
Database
ISI
SICI code
0032-5481(1997)102:5<97:TTVPA->2.0.ZU;2-X
Abstract
The best technique for reestablishing blood flow after myocardial infa rction has been the subject of heated debate for more than a decade. A nd the answer is still elusive. Which option is the safest? Which salv ages the most heart tissue? Dr Faxon explains the pros and cons of bot h thrombolysis and angioplasty and discusses the ''90 rule,'' which he lps determine the optimal reperfusion strategy for each individual pat ient.