1994
Radionuclide Imaging Techniques in the Thrombolytic Era
Jain D, Wackers F, Zaret B. Radionuclide Imaging Techniques in the Thrombolytic Era. Developments In Cardiovascular Medicine 1994, 160: 195-217. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4615-2618-6_15.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAcute myocardial infarctionRadionuclide imaging techniquesMyocardial infarctionReperfusion therapyExtent of ischemiaOptimal treatment strategyAvailable thrombolytic agentsRapid non-invasive techniqueCurrent management strategiesPrompt reperfusionCoronary thrombolysisThrombolytic eraAdequate reperfusionVentricular functionRisk stratificationChronic disabilityIschemic myocardiumPrethrombolytic eraSustained restorationPostinfarction patientsMyocardial functionTherapeutic spectrumTreatment strategiesEarly diagnosisThrombolytic agents
1990
Thrombolytic therapy for myocardial infarction: Assessment of efficacy by myocardial perfusion imaging with technetium-99m sestamibi
Wackers F. Thrombolytic therapy for myocardial infarction: Assessment of efficacy by myocardial perfusion imaging with technetium-99m sestamibi. The American Journal Of Cardiology 1990, 66: e36-e41. PMID: 2145744, DOI: 10.1016/0002-9149(90)90610-d.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRecombinant tissue-type plasminogen activatorThrombolytic therapyMyocardial infarctionFirst acute myocardial infarctionInfarct-related artery patencyInitial risk areaPersistent coronary occlusionAcute chest painAcute myocardial infarctionAssessment of efficacyFuture clinical researchImaging agentNew thrombolytic agentsTissue-type plasminogen activatorArtery patencyChest painInfarct arterySuccessful thrombolysisConventional therapyCoronary occlusionHypoperfused myocardiumThrombolytic agentsMyocardial perfusionPatientsEnd point