Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor antagonists in acute myocardial infarction and primary coronary stenting: Not always effective.
Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa antagonists have been shown to be effective in reducing thrombotic complications prior to high-risk coronary interventions. Some studies have reported improved coronary flow after abciximab in slow or no-reflow phenomenon. We report a case in which abciximab did not clear the thrombotic occlusion or restore artery flow. Further studies are needed into the refractory no-flow phenomenon.
Banai
Shmuel
S
Department of Cardiology, Bikur Cholim Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel.
Medina
Aharon
A
Keren
Andre
A