Predictors and long-term prognostic significance of angiographically visible distal embolization during primary percutaneous coronary intervention

• Main Authors: Vecih Oduncu (Author), Ayhan Erkol (Author), Burak Turan (Author), Taylan Akgün (Author), Can Yücel Karabay (Author), İbrahim Halil Tanboga (Author), Selçuk Pala (Author), Cevat Kırma (Author), Ali Metin Esen (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: KARE Publishing, 2013-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Objectives: We aimed to identify the predictors of angiographically visible distal embolization (AVDE) during primary percutaneous coronary intervention (p-PCI) as well as to assess its impact on short- and long-term clinical outcomes in patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction...