Springer Verlag, Journal of Nuclear Cardiology, 5(16), p. 784-791
DOI: 10.1007/s12350-009-9105-x
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Udgivelsesdato: 2009-Jun-12 ; AIM: Distal embolization during primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) may result in reduced myocardial perfusion, infarct extension and impaired prognosis. In a prospective randomized trial, we assessed the effect of routine filterwire distal protection on scintigraphic estimated infarct size. METHODS AND RESULTS: The effect of routine filterwire distal protection was evaluated in 344 patients with STEMI