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ReviewWorld journal of clinical cases2025

Thrombectomy in acute myocardial infarction: Current evidence, challenges, and emerging technologies.

Tarek Abdeldayem, Saif Memon, Muntaser Omari, Mohaned Egred, Bilal Bawamia, Mohamed Farag, Mohammad Alkhalil

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Review in World journal of clinical cases, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors.

Tarek AbdeldayemDepartment of Cardiology, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne NE7 7DN, United Kingdom.
Saif MemonDepartment of Cardiology, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne NE7 7DN, United Kingdom.
Muntaser OmariDepartment of Cardiology, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne NE7 7DN, United Kingdom.
Mohaned EgredDepartment of Cardiology, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne NE7 7DN, United Kingdom.
Bilal BawamiaDepartment of Cardiology, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne NE7 7DN, United Kingdom.
Mohamed FaragDepartment of Cardiology, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne NE7 7DN, United Kingdom.
Mohammad AlkhalilDepartment of Cardiology, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne NE7 7DN, United Kingdom. mohammad.alkhalil@nhs.net.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Thrombus burden significantly increases risk of no-reflow and microvascular obstruction and subsequently impacts outcomes in acute myocardial infarction (AMI). While initial studies suggested benefits of thrombus aspiration (TA), recent large trials have questioned its routine use. This review examines the role of thrombectomy in the management of AMI, focusing on its potential to improve myocardial perfusion and mitigate no-reflow risk. Attention should be focused on recognising high thrombus burden and its effect on major adverse cardiovascular events and impaired myocardial reperfusion. Similarly, standardising TA techniques and ensuring appropriate patients' selection may also improve enhance our understanding of the role of thrombectomy in AMI. Emerging technologies such as stent retrievals and mechanical thrombectomy may overcome the limitations of manual thrombectomy devices.

Indexed as

Distal embolizationMicrovascular obstructionMyocardial infarctionMyocardial reperfusionNo-reflowPrimary percutaneous coronary interventionSlow-reflow phenomenaST elevation myocardial infarctionThrombus aspirationThsrombectomy

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PMID41356091
PMCPMC12678950

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