Debate: Should the elderly receive thrombolytic therapy or primary angioplasty?
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Thrombolysis and primary angioplasty are both recommended reperfusion strategies for elderly patients presenting with myocardial infarction (MI). Primary angioplasty is most beneficial in high-risk patients. While the elderly have a high absolute risk of dying or...
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BMC
2000-12-01
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| Series: | Current Controlled Trials in Cardiovascular Medicine |
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