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Review
. 2017 Dec;109(6):599-605.
doi: 10.5935/abc.20170174. Epub 2017 Nov 27.

Percutaneous Intervention in ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Culprit-only or Complete Revascularization?

[Article in English, Portuguese]
Ana Paula Susin Osório  1 , Alexandre Schaan de Quadros  1 , José Luiz da Costa Vieira  1 , Vera Lucia Portal  1
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Percutaneous Intervention in ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Culprit-only or Complete Revascularization?

[Article in English, Portuguese]
Ana Paula Susin Osório et al. Arq Bras Cardiol. 2017 Dec.

Abstract

The best approach of multivessel coronary artery disease in the context of acute myocardial infarction with ST segment elevation and primary percutaneous coronary intervention is one of the main reasons for controversy in cardiology. Although the main global guidelines do not recommend routine complete revascularization in these patients, recent randomized clinical trials have demonstrated benefit of this approach in reducing cardiovascular outcomes. For this reason, an adequate review of this evidence is essential in order to establish scientifically based strategy and achieve better outcomes for these patients who present with acute myocardial infarction. This review aims to present objectively the most recent evidence available on this topic.

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