Primary PCI Guideline Update: Multivessel Interventions In, Thrombectomy Out

The guidelines for primary PCI for ST-elevation MI (STEMI) have been updated to reflect major findings from recent trials: PCI of a noninfarct artery is now acceptable for some STEMI patients with multivessel disease. In previous guidelines PCI of noninfarct arteries had been considered unsafe. Routine thrombectomy prior to primary PCI for stent implantation is now...Click here to continue reading...

Source: CardioBrief - October 21, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Larry Husten Tags: Interventional Cardiology & Surgery MI/ACS guidelines multivessel disease primary PCI thrombectomy Source Type: blogs