title: The thrombolysis and angioplasty in myocardial infarction (TAMI) trial: review and nursing implications.
abstract: The Thrombolysis and Angioplasty in Myocardial Infarction (TAMI) Trial was a multicenter, randomized trial designed with the purpose of determining the clinical impact of immediate or deferred angioplasty on left ventricular function following successful myocardial reperfusion with tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA). Results from this trial indicate that immediate coronary angioplasty following successful thrombolysis, when coronary artery anatomy is suitable, offers no advantage over delayed elective angioplasty. The purpose of this article is to discuss and critically review the TAMI trial. Details of the trial will be discussed followed by a critique and implications for nursing.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Pitts
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Fenwick
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Fromberg
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / Q000592:standards*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015337:Multicenter Studies as Topic; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy*; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy / Q000592:standards*; D010959:Tissue Plasminogen Activator / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D010959:Tissue Plasminogen Activator