Abstract
The benefit of primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) over thrombolysis has been clearly demonstrated in acute myocardial infarction (AMI). However, the best therapeutic strategy for a patient with AMI presenting to acute care services without catheterization facilities remains under debate. Our objective was to gather all available information from clinical trials comparing transfer of patients experiencing AMI for angioplasty versus immediate thrombolysis.
Publication information
Dalby MC, A. Bouzamondo, P. Lechat, G. MontalescotPrimary Coronary Angioplasty after transfer versus on-site Thrombolysis in Acute Myocardial Infarction. Circulation. 2003 Oct 14;108(15):1809-14