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ArticleFuture cardiology2025

Assessing angiographic results of saline autotransfusion and thrombus aspiration in STEMI patients.

Rekha V, Sudhakar Rao, Krishnananda Nayak, Manjoosha M, Jyothi Samanth, Padmakumar R

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Rekha VDepartment of Cardiovascular Technology, Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India.
Sudhakar RaoDepartment of Cardiology, Manipal Hospitals,Bengaluru, India.
Krishnananda NayakDepartment of Cardiovascular Technology, Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India.
Manjoosha MDepartment of Cardiovascular Technology, Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India.
Jyothi SamanthDepartment of Cardiovascular Technology, Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India.
Padmakumar RDepartment of Cardiology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India.

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Abstract

backgroundEffective myocardial reperfusion in ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) remains challenging despite advancements in primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). This study evaluates the impact of thrombus aspiration (TA) and saline autotransfusion (SAT) compared to standard PCI (NOTA) on coronary flow dynamics and myocardial perfusion. RESEARCH DESIGN AND

methodThis prospective cohort study enrolled 157 STEMI patients who underwent primary PCI. Participants were divided into two groups: TA+SAT (

resultsPatients in the TA+SAT group exhibited significantly better short-term myocardial reperfusion, as indicated by superior ST-segment resolution (

conclusionThe TA+SAT approach demonstrated improved coronary flow dynamics and better short-term myocardial reperfusion in STEMI patients without additional pharmacological interventions. These findings suggest that TA+SAT may serve as a valuable adjunct to PCI, warranting further investigation into its long-term clinical benefits.

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Blood Transfusion, AutologousCoronary AngiographyCoronary ThrombosisPercutaneous Coronary InterventionSaline SolutionST Elevation Myocardial InfarctionThrombectomyAgedCoronary CirculationFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedProspective StudiesSuctionTreatment OutcomeSaline Solutionprimary percutaneous coronary interventionsaline autotransfusionST-elevation myocardial infarctionSTEMIST-segment resolutionthrombus aspiration

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PMCPMC11901554

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