[Immediate PTCA for acute myocardial infarction in Iceland.].
In recently published articles it has been possible to show better results with primary immediate PTCA (percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty) than thrombolysis in acute myocardial infarction. This method also has advantages for patients after failed thrombolysis and if thrombolysis is contraindicated. Further advantages are fewer in-hospital days and lower follow-up costs. In this article we discuss immediate PTCA in Iceland and present a follow-up of all patients that underwent this procedure during the first year it was performed in this country. Our conclusion is that immediate PTCA was successfully carried out during the first year it was performed in Iceland.
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Jonmundsson
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