title: Use of a thrombus extraction catheter (Pronto) in the treatment of acute myocardial infarction after coronary embolism post mitral valve replacement.
authors.affiliation: Mount Clemens Regional Medical Center, Michigan 48043, USA.
authors.forename: Michael B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: De Young
authors.forename: Samer
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kazziha
mesh_terms: D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D017023:Coronary Angiography / Q000379:methods; D003328:Coronary Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D017548:Echocardiography, Transesophageal; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D004869:Equipment Safety; D005260:Female; D019918:Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D008944:Mitral Valve Insufficiency / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D017131:Thrombectomy / Q000295:instrumentation; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy / Q000379:methods; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome