Thrombolysis in the age of Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Mini-Review and Meta-analysis of Early PCI

Abstract

Objective: Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) is the treatment of choice for ST-segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) if performed within 90 minutes from first medical contact. However, primary PCI is only available for less than 25% of patients with STEMI. Early PCI or Pharmaco-invasive strategy has evolved from facilitated PCI but with more delayed timing from thrombolysis to PCI.

Aim: Assess the safety and effectiveness of Early PCI.

Patients and Method: We reviewed the data of the available therapy options for patients with STEMI. Then we performed a meta-analysis for all randomized controlled trials of early PCI versus standard therapy

Results: Five studies fulfilled our inclusion criteria. Our meta-analysis showed improved cardiovascular events with early PCI compared to standard therapy (odd ratio of 0.54; 95% Confidence interval 0.47-0.7, p<0.001). There were no significant bleeding complications when doing early PCI 4 to 24 hours after successful thrombolysis

Conclusion: Early PCI should be done to all STEMI patients within 24 hours after successful thrombolysis.

Key words: Pharmacoinvasive strategy, Early PCI, Acute myocardial infarction, Thrombolysis

Al Shammeri, O. M., & Garcia, L. (2013). Thrombolysis in the age of Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Mini-Review and Meta-analysis of Early PCI. International Journal of Health Sciences, 7(1). Retrieved from https://pub.qu.edu.sa/index.php/journal/article/view/479
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Author Biography

Owayed M Al Shammeri, Qassim University
Chairman, Department of Medicine

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