title: Angioplasty and stenting in acute coronary syndromes: who, when, how, and why.
abstract: PTCA and stenting now form an integral part of therapy for acute coronary syndromes and are important in achieving the optimal clinical outcome.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiology, Cleveland Clinic, OH 44195, USA.
authors.forename: I P
authors.initials: IP
authors.lastname: Casserly
authors.forename: P L
authors.initials: PL
authors.lastname: L'Allier
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Tuzcu
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006801:Humans; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D018579:Patient Selection; D010975:Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors / Q000008:administration & dosage; D012307:Risk Factors; D015607:Stents; D013577:Syndrome; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D010975:Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors