Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2918893 | Heart, Lung and Circulation | 2014 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Primary angioplasty and stenting remains the standard of care for patients presenting with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. Recently, thrombus aspiration has been shown to improve the myocardial perfusion and outcomes in STEMI. In a subset of patients thrombus aspiration may result in optimal perfusion and minimal residual stenosis. These patients may be managed without additional stenting. Three patients with anterior wall STEMI were successfully managed with thrombus aspiration alone without additional stenting. All three are doing well at 30 day follow up with significant improvement in left ventricular ejection fraction.
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Authors
Kalaichelvan Udayakumaran, Vijayakumar Subban, Balaji Pakshirajan, Anitha Lakshmanan, Latchumanadhas Kalidoss, Ramkumar Soli RajaRam, Ezhilan Janakiraman, Ajit Mullasari S.,