acme

acme /ac·me/ (ak´me) the critical stage or crisis of a disease.

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acme

[ak′mē]

Etymology: Gk, akme, point

the peak or highest point, such as the peak of intensity of a uterine contraction during labor or the peak of perfection.

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ACME

Angioplasty Compared to Medicine. A trial comparing angioplasty—PTCA—to medical therapy—stepped approach with nitrates, beta-blockers, CCBs, and combinations thereof—on M&M in patients with single-vessel disease and stable angina
Primary endpoint 6-month increase in exercise tolerance, decrease of angina attacks, decrease nitroglycerin use
Conclusion Angioplasty is associated with earlier and better relief of angina than medical therapy and better performance on exercise testing, but is more expensive

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acme [ak´me]

the critical stage or crisis of a disease.

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acme

the critical stage or crisis of a disease.

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ACME

Cardiology A clinical trial–Angioplasty Compared to Medicine that compared outcomes of angioplasty vs. medical therapy on M&M in Pts with single-vessel coronary artery disease. See Angina, Angioplasty, Coronary artery disease, Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty.