Acute myocardial infarction

Recommendations for medical management and primary angioplasty

Brian K. Whisenant Dr Whisenant is a fellow in cardiology, University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine.

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Christopher L. Wolfe Dr Wolfe is associate professor of medicine and medical director, intensive cardiac care unit, and director of inpatient cardiology services, Moffitt-Long Hospital, University of California, San Francisco.Correspondence[email protected]

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Deaths from acute myocardial infarction have declined in recent years, thanks to the introduction of thrombolytic drugs and therapy with other types of medication that are beneficial when appropriately used. In this article, the authors review the mechanism of action of these agents and focus on recent clinical trials, indications and contraindications, and proper administration. They also discuss the place of primary angioplasty as an alternative to thrombolytic therapy.

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