Coronary angioplasty in the acute phase of myocardial infarct.

Authors

  • H M Gabriel Serviço de Cardiologia, Hospital de Santa Maria, Lisboa.
  • J Oliveira
  • J A da Cunha
  • M C Vagueiro

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.2256

Abstract

Primary coronary angioplasty is a reperfusion method increasingly used for the treatment of acute myocardial infarction. Several studies are reviewed, demonstrating a reduction in mortality and morbidity, namely due to recurrent ischaemia and haemorrhagic stroke, in comparison to thrombolysis. This benefit seems larger in high risk patients, such as those with cardiogenic shock, anterior wall infarction, elderly patients and those with contraindications thrombolysis or with a non diagnostic electrocardiogram.

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

How to Cite

1.
Gabriel HM, Oliveira J, da Cunha JA, Vagueiro MC. Coronary angioplasty in the acute phase of myocardial infarct. Acta Med Port [Internet]. 1998 May 30 [cited 2024 Dec. 13];11(5):439-45. Available from: https://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/2256

Issue

Section

Arquivo Histórico