Abstract |
The use of a mechanical device to aspirate thrombus prior to stent deployment during primary angioplasty is currently not routinely recommended as results are often disappointing. However, we report a remarkable case during which we were able to successfully aspirate a 31 mm continuous length of thrombus using an Export catheter with subsequent dramatic improvement in both TIMI-flow and ST-segment resolution.
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Authors | T A Wells, A Whelan |
Journal | International journal of cardiology
(Int J Cardiol)
Vol. 124
Issue 2
Pg. 231-2
(Feb 29 2008)
ISSN: 1874-1754 [Electronic] Netherlands |
PMID | 17363085
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Letter)
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Topics |
- Aged
- Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary
(methods)
- Cardiac Catheterization
(instrumentation, methods)
- Coronary Angiography
(methods)
- Coronary Thrombosis
(diagnostic imaging, therapy)
- Follow-Up Studies
- Humans
- Male
- Myocardial Infarction
(diagnostic imaging, therapy)
- Risk Assessment
- Stents
- Suction
(instrumentation)
- Treatment Outcome
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