Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Interventional treatment in evolving myocardial infarction.

R Kovach1, S Goldberg

  • 1Department of Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pa 19107.

Cardiology
|January 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Biochemical, gas exchange, and chlorophyll fluorescence analysis of maize genotypes under drought stress reveals important insights into their interaction and homeostasis.

Photosynthetica·2024
Same author

InterCarb: A Community Effort to Improve Interlaboratory Standardization of the Carbonate Clumped Isotope Thermometer Using Carbonate Standards.

Geochemistry, geophysics, geosystems : G(3)·2021
Same author

A dormant TIL phenotype defines non-small cell lung carcinomas sensitive to immune checkpoint blockers.

Nature communications·2018
Same author

Interpenetration of CH<sub>3</sub>NH<sub>3</sub>PbI<sub>3</sub> and TiO<sub>2</sub> improves perovskite solar cells while TiO<sub>2</sub> expansion leads to degradation.

Physical chemistry chemical physics : PCCP·2017
Same author

SU-E-T-552: Maximizing the Biological Effect of Proton Dose Delivered with Scanned Beam.

Medical physics·2017
Same author

Reference materials for neptunium determination.

Applied radiation and isotopes : including data, instrumentation and methods for use in agriculture, industry and medicine·2017

Preserving heart muscle after acute myocardial infarction (heart attack) is crucial for survival. Acute revascularization strategies are now feasible and effective for improving outcomes in heart attack patients.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Interventional Cardiology

Background:

  • Residual myocardial function is a key determinant of survival post-acute myocardial infarction.
  • Significant research efforts focus on myocardium preservation during acute myocardial infarction.
  • Acute revascularization is a primary strategy for myocardial preservation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline a rational approach to interventional therapy for acute myocardial infarction.
  • To ensure patients receive the most appropriate treatment based on presentation and resources.
  • To address the clinical variability in patient presentation and resource availability.

Main Methods:

  • Review of advancements in thrombolytic agents.
  • Evaluation of improved catheter dilatation systems.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Assessment of enhanced surgical techniques for acute intervention.

    • Main Results:

    • Acute revascularization is now possible, safe, and practical.
    • Effective thrombolytic agents and improved interventions enhance myocardial preservation.
    • Clinical variability necessitates tailored interventional strategies.

    Conclusions:

    • A systematic approach to acute myocardial infarction management is essential.
    • Tailoring interventions to individual patient needs and available resources improves outcomes.
    • Advancements in revascularization techniques offer improved survival rates for heart attack patients.