title: Reperfusion therapy for acute myocardial infarction.
abstract: A mechanical approach to reperfusion using direct coronary angioplasty is now an established and effective treatment for acute myocardial infarction, but it is not immediately available at most community hospitals. This article will outline the indications for use of reperfusion therapy on patients with AMI, discuss all currently available treatment options, and examine the potential role of combined pharmacologic and mechanical therapy for reperfusion in AMI.
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA, USA.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: McPherson
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Gibson
mesh_terms: D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000188:drug therapy*; D015425:Myocardial Reperfusion / Q000379:methods*; D012770:Shock, Cardiogenic
chemical_list: D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents