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reperfusion therapy

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reperfusion therapy
Cardiology Any therapy–eg, thrombolytic therapy-tPA, stenting, or immediate percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty-IPCTA–intended to ensure continued blood flow–and oxygenation through a vascular bed acutely compromised by vasospasm or thrombosis, especially post acute MI. See tPA, Trials.
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During the study, the researchers found that, compared to men, women were 14 percent less likely to receive early aspirin; 10 percent less likely to receive beta blockers; 25 percent less likely to receive reperfusion therapy (to restore blood flow); 22 percent less likely to receive reperfusion therapy within 30 minutes of hospital arrival; and 13 percent less likely to receive angioplasty within 90 minutes of hospital arrival.
Women more likely to die in hospital from severe heart attack than men by Asian News International
Methods: The ECG analysis before reperfusion therapy and after angioplasty included: dynamics of summary elevation ([SIGMA]ST+) and depression ([SIGMA]ST-) of ST segment and changes of summary value of R waves ([SIGMA]R) in 12 leads.
Comparative assessment of ECG dynamics in myocardial infarction ... by Ryabykina, G.V.; Sozykin, A.V.; Dobrovolskaya, S.V. / The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology (Anadolu Kardiyoloji Dergisi)
The widespread use of reperfusion therapy and cardiac medications with anti-inflammatory properties may have reduced the incidence of PCIS.
The postcardiac injury syndrome: case report and review of the ... by Stafford, Christopher M. / Southern Medical Journal
 
 
 
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