| pubmed-article:7634288 | pubmed:abstractText | Clinical benefit from coronary recanalization in acute myocardial infarction is linked to the restoration of optimal reperfusion. Experimental and clinical data demonstrate that the positive effect of coronary recanalization in terms of myocardial salvage, functional improvement and reduction in mortality depends on the ability to obtain early and complete reperfusion. Phenomena like no reflow, intermittent coronary patency, coronary reocclusion, reperfusion damage, residual coronary stenosis may reduce the benefit of recanalization. | lld:pubmed |
