title: Coronary intervention in myocardial infarction.
abstract: The ability to achieve rapid and sustained reperfusion in cases of acute MI with an interventional approach constitutes a true revolution in the practice of cardiology. This article discusses those interventions.
authors.affiliation: Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY 10029-6574, USA.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Reich
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Ambrose
mesh_terms: D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D017048:Health Care Costs; D006801:Humans; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000150:complications / Q000191:economics / Q000628:therapy*; D012770:Shock, Cardiogenic / Q000209:etiology; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome