Usefulness of the Rescue PT catheter to remove fresh thrombus from coronary arteries and bypass grafts in acute myocaridal infarction

In the setting of an acute myocardial infarction (AMI), thrombolytic therapy has proved to reduce mortality and improve left ventricular function. Van Ommen et al describe the clinical experience with a simple thrombectomy system using a catheter that can be handled like a balloon. They evaluate the...

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Published inThe American journal of cardiology Vol. 88; no. 3; p. 306
Main Authors Vincent van Ommen, Michels, Rolf, Heymen, Erik, Jan van Asseldonk
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York Elsevier Limited 01.08.2001
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Cardiovascular disease
Catheters
Clinical trials
Heart attacks
Medical research
Mortality
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Summary:In the setting of an acute myocardial infarction (AMI), thrombolytic therapy has proved to reduce mortality and improve left ventricular function. Van Ommen et al describe the clinical experience with a simple thrombectomy system using a catheter that can be handled like a balloon. They evaluate the safety and efficacy of the Rescue percutaneous thrombectomy system in the setting of AMI or unstable angina pectoris.
ISSN:0002-9149
1879-1913