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Recent Advances in the Treatment of ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
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Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-13, 13 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-09-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
13
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Diseases
Abstract EN
ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) represents the most urgent condition for patients with coronary artery disease.
Prompt diagnosis and therapy, mainly with primary angioplasty using stents, are important in improving not only acute survival but also long-term prognosis.
Recent advances in angioplasty devices, including manual aspiration catheters and drug-eluting stents, and pharmacologic therapy, such as potent antiplatelet and anticoagulant agents, have significantly enhanced the acute outcome for these patients.
Continuing efforts to educate the public and to decrease the door-to-balloon time are essential to further improve the outcome for these high-risk patients.
Future research to normalize the left ventricular function by autologous stem cell therapy may also contribute to the quality of life and longevity of the patients surviving STEMI.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hong, Mun K.. 2012. Recent Advances in the Treatment of ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction. Scientifica،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-13.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hong, Mun K.. Recent Advances in the Treatment of ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction. Scientifica No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-490272
American Medical Association (AMA)
Hong, Mun K.. Recent Advances in the Treatment of ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction. Scientifica. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-490272
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-490272