Juan Carlos Kaski • Derek J. Hausenloy
Bernard John Gersh • Derek M. Yellon
Editors

2012

Early and successful myocardial reperfusion with thrombolytic therapy or primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) remains the most effective therapeutic strategy for reducing the size of a myocardial infarct, preserving left ventricular systolic function, and improving clinical outcomes in patients presenting with an ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).