Abstract | INTRODUCTION: Identifying reperfusion and predicting post procedure risk is important following Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCI). An Angiographic Perfusion Score (APS) combining TIMI flow (TFG) and myocardial perfusion ( TMPG) grades before and after PCI can accurately measure both epicardial and myocardial perfusion and predict Major Adverse Cardiac Events ( MACE). PATIENTS AND METHODS: RESULTS: APS identified reperfusion significantly more than TMPG alone ( STEMI: 50.6% vs 11.8% (p < 0.001); Non STEMI, early reperfusion: 69.4% vs 52.8% (p < 0.01) and Non STEMI late reperfusion: 38.2% vs 7.8%; (p ≤ 0.001) respectively. A significantly lower incidence of MACE was observed in the full as compared to the failed APS group (1.8% vs 22.5%) (p < 0.001). No differences were noted between TMPG 0-2 (9.8%, 9.4%, 7.3%, respectively) (p = NS). CONCLUSION: Compared to MPG alone APS detects more low risk reperfused patients, post PCI.
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Authors | V S Narain, L Fischer, A Puri, R Sethi, S K Dwivedi |
Journal | Indian heart journal
(Indian Heart J)
2013 Jan-Feb
Vol. 65
Issue 1
Pg. 1-6
ISSN: 0019-4832 [Print] India |
PMID | 23438605
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Copyright | Copyright © 2012. Published by Elsevier B.V. |
Topics |
- Acute Coronary Syndrome
(diagnostic imaging, therapy)
- Chi-Square Distribution
- Coronary Angiography
- Female
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Myocardial Reperfusion
(methods)
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
- Predictive Value of Tests
- Prognosis
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