Comparison of primary and facilitated percutaneous coronary interventions for ST-elevation myocardial infarction: quantitative review of randomised trials

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(2007), "Comparison of primary and facilitated percutaneous coronary interventions for ST-elevation myocardial infarction: quantitative review of randomised trials", Clinical Governance: An International Journal, Vol. 12 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/cgij.2007.24812aae.005

Comparison of primary and facilitated percutaneous coronary interventions for ST-elevation myocardial infarction: quantitative review of randomised trials

E.C. Keeley, J.A. Boura and C.L. GrinesLancet2006Vol. 367 No. 9510579-588

This review compared facilitated regimens and primary approaches of percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction. The authors concluded that no additional benefit arose from the facilitated intervention. Due to adverse events, facilitated regimens (especially using thrombolytic therapy) were not recommended for practice. Despite some limitations in the review process, the authors’ conclusions appear justified.