Spontaneous reperfusion in patients with transient ST-elevation myocardial infarction - prevalence, importance and approaches to management

Mohamed Farag, Marta Peverelli, Nikolaos Spinthakis, Ying X. Gue, Mohaned Egred, Diana Gorog

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Abstract

Patients with transient ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) or spontaneous resolution (SpR) of the ST-segment elevation on electrocardiogram could potentially represent a unique group
of patients posing a therapeutic management dilemma. In this review, we discuss the potential mechanisms underlying SpR, its relation to clinical outcomes and the proposed management options for patients with transient STEMI with a focus on immediate versus early percutaneous coronary intervention. We performed a structured literature search of PubMed and Cochrane Library databases from inception to December 2020. Studies focused on SpR in patients with acute coronary syndrome were selected. Available data suggest that deferral of angiography and revascularisation within 24-48 hours in these patients is reasonable and associated with similar or
perhaps better outcomes than immediate angiography. Further randomized trials are needed to elucidate the best pharmacological and invasive strategies for this cohort.

Original languageEnglish
Number of pages34
JournalCardiovascular Drugs and Therapy
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Publication statusPublished - 10 Jul 2021

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