Pre-angiography total ST-segment resolution is not a reliable predictor of an open infarct-related artery

Effect of a combination of antiplatelet and antithrombotic pretreatment on myocardial perfusion in patients with an acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction undergoing a primary percutaneous coronary intervention

“…The methods of this prospective observational study have been described previously [24]. In brief, patients eligible for the study were those presenting with STEMI who were referred to our department for primary PCI.…”