Repeat thrombolysis or conservative therapy vs. rescue percutaneous coronary intervention for failed thrombolysis: systematic review and meta-analysis.
BACKGROUND: Despite proven advantages of primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), thrombolysis remains the first line treatment for ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) worldwide. Management of patients with failed thrombolysis is still debated, and data from existing randomized cont...
Main Authors: | Testa, L, van Gaal, W, Biondi-Zoccai, G, Abbate, A, Agostoni, P, Bhindi, R, Banning, A |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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2008
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