A Comparison of Coronary Angioplasty with Fibrinolytic Therapy in Acute Myocardial Infarction

Andersen, Henning; T. Nielsen, Torsten; Rasmussen, Klaus; Thuesen, Leif; Kelbæk, Henning; Thayssen, Per; Abildgaard, Ulrik; Pedersen, Flemming; Kyst Madsen, Jan; Grande, Peer; Boel Villadsen, Anton; Romer Krusell, Lars; Haghfelt, Torben; Lomholt, P; Husted, Steen; Vigholt, Else; K. Kjærgård, Henrik; Spange Mortensen, Leif

doi:10.1056/nejmoa025142

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A Comparison of Coronary Angioplasty with Fibrinolytic Therapy in Acute Myocardial Infarction

Published in New England Journal of Medicine • Aug 20, 2003

Authors:

Henning Andersen

Torsten T. Nielsen

Klaus Rasmussen

Abstract

BACKGROUND: For the treatment of myocardial infarction with ST-segment elevation, primary angioplasty is considered superior to fibrinolysis for patients who are admitted to hospitals with angioplasty facilities. Whether this benefit is maintained for patients who require transportation from a commu...

Subject

Medicine

Angioplasty

Fibrinolysis

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