Abstract:Acute Myocardial Infarction is thrombotic occlusion of coronary artery and sudden stoppage of blood supply leading to death of heart muscles. The Reperfusion phase of the treatment although promising could salvage at best only 2-4% of the myocardium at 6 months and also carries the risk of reperfusion injury. Despite the best optimal reperfusion therapy, the mortality of AMI still remains 9% at one year and cardiac failure occurs in 11.0%. This appeals us to look beyond reperfusion therapy, repairing or regene… Show more
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