title: Primary angioplasty for acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction.
abstract: This article examines primary percutaneous coronary intervention as a reperfusion treatment for acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. It discusses the nursing care of patients undergoing this procedure.
authors.affiliation: Hammersmith Hospital, London. missmarieleahy@yahoo.co.uk
authors.forename: Marie
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Leahy
mesh_terms: D017541:Aneurysm, False / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*; D000075202:Contraindications; D003326:Coronary Circulation; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D010351:Patient Discharge; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D018579:Patient Selection; D019990:Perioperative Care / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy / Q000451:nursing; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D006113:United Kingdom