Routine invasive management after fibrinolysis in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) treated with fibrinolysis are increasingly, and ever earlier, referred for routine coronary angiography and where feasible, undergo percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). We...

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Main Authors: Filion Kristian B, Bogaty Peter, Brophy James M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-06-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/11/34