Coronary microvascular obstruction in acute myocardial infarction
Abstract
The success of a primary percutaneous intervention (PCI) in the setting of ST elevation myocardial infarction depends on the functional and structural integrity of coronary microcirculation. Coronary microvascular dysfunction and obstruction (CMVO) occurs in up to half of patients submitted to apparently successful primary PCI and is associated to a much worse outcome. The current review summarizes the complex mechanisms responsible for CMVO,...
Paper Details
Title
Coronary microvascular obstruction in acute myocardial infarction
Published Date
Apr 1, 2016
Journal
Volume
37
Issue
13
Pages
1024 - 1033
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