Late opening of the infarct related artery: an open or shut case?

Editorial

Z R Yousef et al. Heart. 2005 May.

. 2005 May;91(5):561-2.

doi: 10.1136/hrt.2004.047472.

Abstract

Is there a place for the late opening of infarct related arteries, beyond the time window for myocardial salvage?

Late reopening of an occluded infarct related artery improves left ventricular function and long term clinical outcome.
Piscione F, Galasso G, De Luca G, Marrazzo G, Sarno G, Viola O, Accardo D, Chiariello M. Piscione F, et al. Heart. 2005 May;91(5):646-51. doi: 10.1136/hrt.2004.041152. Heart. 2005. PMID: 15831653 Free PMC article.

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