Background and Aim

TIMI frame count (TFC) is frequently used as an indicator for successful intervention during primary PCI. It is suggested that distal embolization occurs in almost all primary PCIs. The aim of the study was to assess whether the TFC is markedly affected by distal embolization.

Methods

90 consecutive cases of primary PCI were reviewed. Included were only cases in which pre-stenting devices (balloons and /or thrombectomy) were used ( n = 64). TFC was obtained by conventional methodology for each individual injection before and after stenting. The average of these scores served as pre and post TFC. The Mac-Labs reports were reviewed for special events of worsening chest pain post stenting, markedly more pronounced ST elevation, severe bradycardia or AV-block, or hypotension requiring inotropes. The angiograms were evaluated for evidence of new embolization occurring during stenting.

Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue

Share this:

• Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
• Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)

Related

Related posts:

1. Left main coronary stenting in a non surgical octogenarian population: a possible approach
2. Shorter degradation period in BTI stents after porcine coronary artery implantation
3. Combined treatment of thrombotic coronary occlusions by thrombectomy and by intracoronary administration of abciximab via an intracoronary perfusion catheter—which treatment first?
4. Apical motion abnormality in patients undergoing transapical aortic valve replacement is frequent, yet spontaneously reversible

Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel

Join

Full access? Get Clinical Tree