Thrombus Embolisation: Prevention is Better than Cure
Thrombus embolisation complicating primary percutaneous coronary intervention in ST-elevation myocardial infarction is associated with an increase in adverse outcomes. However, there are currently no proven recommendations for intervention in the setting of large thrombus burden. In this review, we...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Radcliffe Medical Media
2019-05-01
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| Series: | Interventional Cardiology: Reviews, Research, Resources |
| Online Access: | https://www.icrjournal.com/articles/thrombus-embolisation-prevention-better-cure |
| Summary: | Thrombus embolisation complicating primary percutaneous coronary intervention in ST-elevation myocardial infarction is associated with an increase in adverse outcomes. However, there are currently no proven recommendations for intervention in the setting of large thrombus burden. In this review, we discuss the clinical implications of thrombus embolisation and angiographic predictors of embolisation, and provide an update of current evidence for some preventative strategies, both pharmacological and mechanical, in this setting. |
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| ISSN: | 1756-1477 1756-1485 |