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Peculiarities and Consequences of Different Angiographic Patterns of STEMI Patients Receiving Coronary Angiography Only: Data from a Large Primary PCI Registry.

Alexandru BurlacuGrigore TinicăBogdan ArtenePaul SimionDiana SavucAdrian C Covic
Published in: Emergency medicine international (2020)
STEMI network professionals often confront with coronary angiography "only" situations. We propose a classification according to etiologies. Next, STEMI guidelines should include audit recommendations and specific thresholds regarding "angio-only" patients, with specific focus on MINOCA, CABG referrals, and diagnostic errors. These measures will have a double impact: a better management of the patient, and a clearer perception about the usefulness of the investments.
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