[The use of the RESCUE thromboaspiration system in acute coronary syndrome]

Ann Cardiol Angeiol (Paris). 2004 Sep;53(5):245-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ancard.2004.05.002.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Interventional procedures associated with acute coronary syndromes or performed on saphenous bypass grafts frequently lead to embolic complications, resulting in no-reflow phenomenon, side-branch occlusion, or peri-procedural infarction. The RESCUE thrombo-aspiration system was used in 19 percutaneous coronary interventions. After initial use of the aspiration device, 81% of procedures were followed by stent deployment. TIMI flow 2 or higher was present in 42% at the beginning of the procedure and in 95% at the end. In-hospital MACE rate was 4.76%. This relatively user-friendly technique appears rapid and efficacious in the case of visible intracoronary thrombus.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Angina Pectoris / complications*
  • Catheterization*
  • Coronary Thrombosis / complications*
  • Coronary Thrombosis / therapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Myocardial Infarction / complications*
  • Suction
  • Syndrome