Effect of high-intensity statin preloading on TIMI flow in patients presenting with ST-elevation myocardial infarction undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention

Effect of high-intensity statin preloading on TIMI flow in patients presenting with ST-elevation myocardial infarction undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention

Abstract Background Acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has improved the outcomes from STEMI and improved myocardial perfusion. However, there is still room for medical therapy to hel...

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Main Authors: Ahmed Shawky Elserafy, Nabil Mahmoud Farag, Ahmed Ibrahim El Desoky, Khaled Adel Eletriby
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2020-07-01
Series:The Egyptian Heart Journal
Subjects:
High-intensity statins
Statins
STEMI
TIMI flow
MBG
Myocardial blush grade
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s43044-020-00074-0

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