RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Primary percutaneous coronary intervention for acute MI: Improving access and outcomes
JF Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
JO Cleve Clin J Med
FD Cleveland Clinic
SP 559
OP 576
VO 72
IS 7
A1 Karha, Juhana
A1 Hook, Matthew A.
A1 Brener, Sorin J.
YR 2005
UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/72/7/559.abstract
AB Patients with acute myocardial infarction (MI) with ST-segment elevation have better outcomes with primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) than with fibrinolytic therapy. Multiple clinical trials in the past 10 years have addressed ways to improve PCI as primary therapy for acute MI. Logistic strategies to improve access to PCI are being studied.