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Assessment of reperfusion after thrombolytic therapy for myocardial-infarction

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authors

  • Arnold, A. Z.
  • Topol, Eric

publication date

  • August 1992

journal

  • American Heart Journal  Journal

abstract

  • The benefits of thrombolytic therapy in reducing the mortality associated with acute myocardial infarction are well documented. Presumably, this is on the basis of a patent IRA, although other mechanisms may be involved. Because there is a 25% to 30% failure rate for thrombolytic therapy that is associated with a significantly worse prognosis, it is crucial to document reperfusion in a timely fashion. In cases of failure to reperfuse, the patient could be considered a candidate for secondary mechanical intervention. While coronary arteriography is presently the "gold standard" to document reperfusion, this is an invasive procedure associated with small but defined risks for the patient. A noninvasive marker that is readily available and highly accurate is most desirable. There are a number of methods currently used to document coronary reperfusion noninvasively. This review discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each method, and the need for continued evaluation and refinement in noninvasive modalities to identify patients who are candidates for further intervention.

subject areas

  • Clinical Enzyme Tests
  • Coronary Vessels
  • Creatine Kinase
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Echocardiography
  • Electrocardiography
  • Humans
  • Myocardial Infarction
  • Myocardial Reperfusion
  • Thrombolytic Therapy
  • Vascular Patency
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Identity

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0002-8703

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1016/0002-8703(92)90611-x

PubMed ID

  • 1636587
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Additional Document Info

start page

  • 441

end page

  • 447

volume

  • 124

issue

  • 2

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