Coronary artery disease
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Coronary artery disease · Sep 2003
Comparative StudyReperfusion arrhythmias during coronary angioplasty for acute myocardial infarction predict ST-segment resolution.
Despite early recanalization of an occluded infarct-related artery, myocardial reperfusion may remain impaired due to microvascular injury. Reperfusion arrhythmias may indicate successful microvascular reperfusion. ⋯ Reperfusion arrhythmias following coronary angioplasty for AMI are a highly specific marker for ST resolution and may indicate successful microvascular reperfusion.