Lytic Therapy Does Not Facilitate PCI

van de werf Lytic Therapy Does Not Facilitate PCI

Frans Van de Werf, University of Leuven
Abstract Lancet 367:569-578
Results from a new study just published in the Lancet look into the role of facilitated PCI in patients with ST-elevation acute myocardial infarction. The ASSENT-4PCI study suggests that lytics should not be used before primary angioplasty. Audio Medica spoke to lead investigator Frans Van de Werf.

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