New support for clarifying the relation between ST segment resolution and microvascular function: degree of ST segment resolution correlates with the pressure derived collateral flow index

Sezer M., Nisanci Y., Umman B., Yilmaz E., Olcay A., Erzengin F., ...More

HEART, vol.90, no.2, pp.146-150, 2004 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 90 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2004
  • Doi Number: 10.1136/hrt.2002.009985
  • Journal Name: HEART
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.146-150
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: To investigate the relation between the degree of ST segment resolution (STR) after thrombolysis and the pressure derived collateral flow index (CFIp), determined using an intracoronary pressure measurement technique in patients with recent myocardial infarction.