Tirofiban and sirolimus-eluting stent vs. abciximab and bare-metal stent for acute myocardial infarction
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A study was conducted to evaluate the clinical and angiographic impact of single high dose bolus tirofiban plus sirolimus-eluting stenting vs abciximab plus bare-metal stenting in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). The result showed that tirofiban-supported sirolimus-eluting stenting of infarcted arteries holds promise for improving outcomes while limiting healthcare expenditure in patients with myocardial infarction undergoing primary intervention.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2005
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Effects of percutaneous coronary interventions in silent ischemia after myocardial infraction
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Long term effect of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with silent ischemia after myocardial infraction was studied in comparison with anti-ischemic drug therapy alone. PCI was found to be more beneficial than optimized drug therapy alone, in reducing long term risk of major cardiac events.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2007
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Measuring the quality of Primary PCI for ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction: time for balance
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The article discusses the measurement of the quality of primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI). It further suggests initiatives for improvement of PCI.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2007
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