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ReviewInterventional cardiology (London, England)2025

Complete Revascularisation Following Acute MI: A Contemporary Review.

Ahmed Gonnah, Nadhrah Darke, Liam Mullen, John Hung, Kully Sandhu, Joel P Giblett

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Review in Interventional cardiology (London, England), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors.

Ahmed GonnahSchool of Medicine, University of Liverpool Liverpool, UK.
Nadhrah DarkeSchool of Medicine, University of Liverpool Liverpool, UK.
Liam MullenLiverpool Heart and Chest Hospital Liverpool, UK.
John HungLiverpool Heart and Chest Hospital Liverpool, UK.
Kully SandhuLiverpool Heart and Chest Hospital Liverpool, UK.
Joel P GiblettLiverpool Heart and Chest Hospital Liverpool, UK.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Acute MI (AMI) is a leading cause of mortality globally. Swift diagnosis is imperative, with timely reperfusion crucial to minimise adverse outcomes. Revascularisation strategies include culprit-vessel-only therapy, staged complete revascularisation or immediate complete revascularisation. Evidence from randomised trials strongly favours complete revascularisation in ST-elevation MI (STEMI). Data regarding immediate complete revascularisation compared to a staged approach are limited, with uncertainties regarding the advantages of physiology-guided treatment compared to angiographic assessment alone. Non-STEMI (NSTEMI) patients with multivessel disease are often complex and current guidelines offer limited recommendations for this patient group, emphasising the need for individualised treatment. Observational studies have sought to find the optimal approach, yet conflicting data prevails. Dedicated trials for this issue in NSTEMI patients are currently unavailable. To enhance the decision-making processes for patients with AMI, future trials should consider the inclusion of functional health status and health-related quality of life outcomes. The existing gaps in knowledge underscore the intricacies of managing AMI and the ongoing necessity for comprehensive research to refine treatment strategies.

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acute myocardial infarctionComplete revascularisationpercutaneous coronary intervention

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PMID40171022
PMCPMC11959580

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