Best Evidence Topics

Primary Angioplasty versus Thrombolysis in acute MI

Report By: Dr.M.N.Zia - Clinical Teaching Fellow in A & E
Institution: Manchester Royal Infirmary
Date Submitted: 30th January 2004
Last Modified: 10th February 2004
Status: Red (incomplete)

Three Part Question

In [patients with acute MI] is [Primary Angioplasty superior to Thrombolysis] in achieving better [long-term outcome]?