Timing of invasive treatment after fibrinolysis in ST elevation myocardial infarction - A meta-analysis of immediate or early routine versus deferred or ischemia-guided randomised controlled trials

Steffen Desch, Ingo Eitel, Kazem Rahimi, Suzanne De Waha, Gerhard Schuler, Holger Thiele*

*Korrespondierende/r Autor/-in für diese Arbeit
20 Zitate (Scopus)

Abstract

Context: Controversy remains over the optimal timing of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) who have initially been treated with fibrinolytic agents. Objective: A meta-analysis of studies was performed comparing immediate or early angiography after fibrinolysis versus a more conservative strategy of deferred PCI or ischaemia-guided management. Data sources: MEDLINE, EMBASE, CENTRAL, ClinicalTrials.gov Study selection: Nine contemporary randomised controlled trials eligible for inclusion enrolling a total of 3325 patients were identified. Follow-up ranged between 1 and 12 months. Data extraction: Data were extracted by two independent reviewers using a standard form and cross-checked. Results: There was suggestive evidence for a reduction in the risk of total mortality in patients undergoing immediate or early PCI. There were no significant differences in the risk of stroke or major bleeding. Conclusions: These results support the current recommendation of a routine early invasive strategy in STEMI patients after successful fibrinolysis.

OriginalspracheEnglisch
ZeitschriftHeart
Jahrgang96
Ausgabenummer21
Seiten (von - bis)1695-1702
Seitenumfang8
ISSN1355-6037
DOIs
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - 11.2010

Strategische Forschungsbereiche und Zentren

  • Zentren: Universitäres Herzzentrum Lübeck (UHZL)

DFG-Fachsystematik

  • 2.22-12 Kardiologie, Angiologie

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