Faxon D P
University of Southern California School of Medicine 90033, USA.
Postgrad Med. 1997 Nov;102(5):97-8, 103-4, 107-8 passim. doi: 10.3810/pgm.1997.11.356.
The best technique for reestablishing blood flow after myocardial infarction has been the subject of heated debate for more than a decade. An the answer is still elusive. Which option is the safest? Which salvages the most heart tissue? Dr Faxon explains the pros and cons of both thrombolysis and angioplasty and discusses the "90 rule," which helps determine the optimal reperfusion strategy for each individual patient.
