[Early invasive examination of coronary arteries are indicated by non-ST elevation myocardial infarction].
Today there is solid evidence that high-risk patients with acute myocardial infarction without ST-elevation should undergo routine invasive treatment, preferably with a very short delay. Evidence suggests that acute coronary occlusions are present in many of these patients. Nevertheless, so far no studies have been powered to evaluate the impact of primary percutaneous coronary intervention on outcome in this patient population. With the advanced, prehospital, diagnostic possibilities available today it would be possible to investigate this issue further.
Hjertemedicinsk Afdeling B, Tage-Hansens Gade 2, Aarhus Universitetshospital, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark. jacobthorsted@gmail.com
Jacob
J
Thorsted Sørensen
Carsten
C
Stengaard
Lisette
L
Okkels Jensen
Lene
L
Holmvang
Henning
H
Kelbæk
Christian Juhl
CJ
Terkelsen
D017023:Coronary Angiography; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D004452:Echocardiography; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D062645:Percutaneous Coronary Intervention; D012306:Risk; D013997:Time Factors; D020107:Troponin T / Q000097:blood
D020107:Troponin T