TCT-17 Direct versus conventional stenting in ST-elevation myocardial infarction: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Authors :: Xavier Millán
Philippe L. L’Allier
Lorenzo Azzalini
Hung Q. Ly
M. Jolicoeur
Source :: Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 64:B5-B6
Publication Year :: 2014
Publisher :: Elsevier BV, 2014.
Abstract: There is conflicting evidence as to whether direct stenting (DS) is superior to balloon angioplasty with subsequent stenting (conventional stenting, CS) in patients presenting with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). This study aimed at comparing DS and CS in STEMI using a systematic review

Subjects :: medicine.medical_specialty
business.industry
medicine.medical_treatment
equipment and supplies
Balloon
medicine.disease
surgical procedures, operative
St elevation myocardial infarction
Meta-analysis
Angioplasty
Internal medicine
medicine
Cardiology
Direct stenting
In patient
cardiovascular diseases
Myocardial infarction
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
business

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