On Topaz MD, FACC, FSVM - summitMD.com
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Advantages of Thrombectomy Devices<br />
in AMI<br />
• Rapid restoration of epicardial flow, lowering<br />
cTFC, improving myocardial blush score 1<br />
• Acceleration of ST-segment resolution.<br />
• Reduced rate of distal embolization and “no<br />
reflow” 2<br />
• Improved 1 yr. survival rate (range 90 – 96%)<br />
1. Beran et al. Circulation 2002: 105: 2355-2360<br />
2. Napodano et al. J Am Coll Cardiol 2003: 42: 1395-1402