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Infarction in Cariogenic Shock: Prioritizing the Use of Impella Could Improve Survival

This small study suggests the early use of Impella ventricular support device in patients undergoing AMI complicated...

FFR-Guided ACS Revascularization Apparently Superior to Culprit Vessel Treatment

Using fractional flow reserve (FFR) to guide revascularization of all functionally significant lesions in the setting of...

Higher Radiation Dose in Patients and Operators with Radial Approach (RAD-MATRIX Dosimeter)

Both physicians and patients are exposed to higher radiation doses during radial access PCI compared to femoral,...

Pregnancy and Risk of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: How to Proceed

Courtesy of Dr. Pablo Baglioni. Between the years 2000 and 2015, the authors of this article searched for...

Best Strategy for Acute MI and Multivessel Disease

The goal of this study was to assess all available revascularization strategies for patients undergoing ST elevation...

Thrombus Aspiration during Primary PCI Does Not Improve Clinical Outcomes

Thrombus aspiration during primary PCI in ST elevation MI has been extensively used; however, recent studies have...

Post NSTEMI Invasive Strategy Timing

The aim of this meta-analysis, which included all randomized studies carried out to date, was to compare...

Ticagrelor vs. Prasugel: Similar Safety and Efficacy in Primary Angioplasty

No randomized head-to-head study comparing the efficacy and safety of ticagrelor and prasugrel has been carried out...