Medical principles and practice : international journal of the Kuwait University, Health Science Centre
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Despite advances in treatment, no-reflow, large thrombus burden (LTB), and myocardial blush grade (MBG) are associated with adverse cardiovascular outcomes in ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Aortic arch calcification (AAC) is associated with subclinical atherosclerosis and adverse cardiovascular events. We aimed to examine the relationship between AAC and unfavorable angiographic outcomes such as no-reflow, MBG, and LTB in STEMI patients undergoing PCI. ⋯ AAC can be used as a reliable indicator in predicting no-reflow, MBG 0/1, and LTB in STEMI patients undergoing primary PCI.