“Always improving” what we do, so that the best possible outcome can be achieved for each patient, is the ultimate goal of medical assistance. Primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is pivotal to reduce mortality and morbidity in patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS), especially in the setting of ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Several innovations have been introduced in the last decades in the armamentarium at our disposal for the management of patients presenting with ACS, but a careful evaluation of clinical and angiographic characteristics at an individual patient level remains essential in determining the optimal revascularization strategy for each patient.
This Research Topic focuses on recent innovations, current gaps and possible solutions in the field of percutaneous revascularization in ACS patients. Led by an expert team of specialists, the Research Topic will accept manuscripts within this area of research, with the aim of giving the reader an overview of the latest discoveries and new findings, analysis of previously published data, new opinions and perspectives, and methods and protocols (when relevant). For that reason, all article types accepted by Frontiers are encouraged.
Sub-themes for this Research Topic may include, but are not limited to:
1) Role of thromboaspiration in primary PCI.
2) Intravenous antiplatelet and anticoagulant drugs.
3) Treatment of non-culprit lesion in multivessel disease.
4) Mechanical circulatory support in ACS - Bleeding avoidance strategy in ACS.
“Always improving” what we do, so that the best possible outcome can be achieved for each patient, is the ultimate goal of medical assistance. Primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is pivotal to reduce mortality and morbidity in patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS), especially in the setting of ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Several innovations have been introduced in the last decades in the armamentarium at our disposal for the management of patients presenting with ACS, but a careful evaluation of clinical and angiographic characteristics at an individual patient level remains essential in determining the optimal revascularization strategy for each patient.
This Research Topic focuses on recent innovations, current gaps and possible solutions in the field of percutaneous revascularization in ACS patients. Led by an expert team of specialists, the Research Topic will accept manuscripts within this area of research, with the aim of giving the reader an overview of the latest discoveries and new findings, analysis of previously published data, new opinions and perspectives, and methods and protocols (when relevant). For that reason, all article types accepted by Frontiers are encouraged.
Sub-themes for this Research Topic may include, but are not limited to:
1) Role of thromboaspiration in primary PCI.
2) Intravenous antiplatelet and anticoagulant drugs.
3) Treatment of non-culprit lesion in multivessel disease.
4) Mechanical circulatory support in ACS - Bleeding avoidance strategy in ACS.