Myocardial infarction after percutaneous coronary intervention: a meta-analysis of troponin elevation applying the new universal definition.

L, Testa; Gaal WJ, Van; Zoccai GG, Biondi; P, Agostoni; RA, Latini; F, Bedogni; I, Porto; AP, Banning

doi:10.1093/qjmed/hcp005

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Myocardial infarction after percutaneous coronary intervention: a meta-analysis of troponin elevation applying the new universal definition.

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Testa L

Van Gaal WJ

Biondi Zoccai GG

Abstract

Aim Elevation of Troponin after scheduled percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a recognized consequence. We sought to evaluate the prognostic significance and impact of the newly published definition of PCI-related myocardial infarction (MI) according to which any troponin elevation >3 times ...

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