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CARESS in Acute Myocardial Infarction

Primary Purpose

Myocardial Infarction

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 3
Locations
International
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA)
Sponsored by
Società Italiana di Cardiologia Invasiva
About
Eligibility
Locations
Outcomes
Full info

About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Myocardial Infarction focused on measuring AMI, stent, PTCA, abciximab, reteplase, combo therapy

Eligibility Criteria

undefined - 75 Years (Child, Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria: - ECG with ST-elevation (≥ 1mm in at least 2 ECG limb leads or ≥ 2 mm in 2 contiguous precordial leads) AMI within <12 hours from symptoms onset fulfilling 1 or more of the following criteria of "high risk": Summation of ST-segment elevation or depression ≥ 15 mm in all 12 electrocardiographic leads or new onset complete left bundle branch block; Previous myocardial infarction (Q- and non Q-wave); Killip Class 2 or 3; LV ejection fraction at transthoracic ultrasound < 40%. Exclusion Criteria: Inability to provide informed consent; Age > 75 years CABG or PCI procedure in past history involving the infarct-related artery; Participation in another study with any investigational drug or device within the previous 30 days; Concomitant non-cardiac disease likely to limit long-term prognosis (e.g. cancer); Cardiogenic shock (hypotension with Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) < 90 mmHg and tachycardia > 100 beats / min, not due to hypovolemia and requiring inotropic support or balloon counterpulsation); Need for concomitant major surgery (e.g. valve surgery or resection of aortic or left ventricular aneurysm, carotid endarterectomy, abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery, congenital heart disease etc); Severe hepatic disease; Patients with acute or chronic renal impairment (serum creatinine > 2.0 mg % or 200 mg/l or creatinine clearance < 30 ml/min); Transmural MI in different location within the previous week; Previous administration of thrombolytics within 7 days; Intolerance or contraindications to ASA or Clopidogrel; Known leucopenia, defined as a leukocyte count of < 3.500 White Blood Cells (WBC)/ml Known neutropenia, defined as < 1000 neutrophils / ml; Known thrombocytopenia (< 100.000 platelets / ml ); Documented active peptic ulcer or upper gastrointestinal bleeding within the previous 6 months; Previous hemorrhagic stroke; Previous ischemic cerebrovascular event within 3 months; Intracranial neoplasm; Recent major surgery at risk of bleeding; Episodes of uncontrolled hypertension (> 180/110 mmHg despite treatment) in past 2 years; Administration of oral anticoagulants within the previous 7 days unless INR ≤ 1.2; Severe recent trauma; Known or possible pregnancy; Absence of suitable vascular access (diffuse peripheral arterial disease); Basal ECG changes which make identification of ST-segment elevation impossible (i.e.: ventricular activation from artificial pacemaker, etc.).

Sites / Locations

  • Cardiologie Hop. Duffaut
  • SAMU - Hop. Duffaut
  • Cardiologie - Hop. Louis Pradel
  • Cardiologie - CH
  • Urgences - CH
  • Cardiologie - CH
  • SAMU - Hop. Beaujon
  • Service de Cardiologie - Hopital St. Joseph
  • Cardiologie - CHU
  • Samu - Chu
  • SAMU 69 - Hop. E. Herriot
  • Cardiologie - Hop. Bichat
  • SAMU - Reanimation - CH
  • Centre Cardiologique du Nord
  • SMUR Delafontaine
  • Ospedale San Donato
  • Presidio Ospedaliero del Casentino
  • Spedali Civili
  • Az. Ospedaliera di Circolo
  • P.O. di Camposampiero
  • Ospedale Ramazzini
  • Ospedale Bufalini
  • P.O. Cittadella
  • P.O. di Codogno
  • Ospedale di Conegliano
  • Ospedale S. Giuseppe da Copertino
  • Ospedale S. Sebastiano
  • P.O. di Cortona
  • Ospedale Santa Croce e Carle
  • Ospedale di Desio
  • Ospedale Santa Maria del Prato
  • Ospedale S. Sebastiano Martire
  • Ospedale Santa Caterina Novella
  • Ospedale La Memoria
  • Ospedale San Giuliano
  • Ospedale di Guastalla
  • Az. Osp.Vito Fazzi
  • Ospedale Civile di Legnano
  • Az. Ospedaliera Desenzano sul Garda
  • Fondazione Centro San Raffaele del Monte Tabor IRCCS
  • Hesperia Hospital
  • Nuovo Ospedale S. Agostino Estense - Baggiovara
  • Ospedale Civile
  • P.O. di Montebelluna
  • Ospedale Franchini
  • Azienda Universitaria Federico II
  • Ospedale Santa Maria delle Grazie
  • Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova
  • Ospedale Civile
  • Ospedale degli Infermi
  • Ospedale S. Eugenio
  • A.O. San Camillo
  • Istituto Clinico Humanitas
  • P.O. U.O. Struttura Complessa
  • Ospedale della Valtiberina
  • Ospedale Provinciale di Saronno
  • Nuovo Ospedale Civile di Sassuolo
  • Ospedale SS.Annunziata
  • Ospedale M. Scarlato
  • Ospedale Magati
  • Az. Ospedaliera Galmarini
  • Ospedale Cà Foncello
  • Specjalista Chorob Wewnetryznich
  • Oddzial Chorob Wewnetrznych
  • Szpital Powiatowy w Chrzanowie
  • Oddzialu Kardiologicznego
  • Oddzialu Chorob Wewnetrznych
  • II Oddzial Kardiologiczno - Wewnetrezny Szpital Miejski w Jawozznie
  • First Dept. Cardiology - Gornoslaskiego Centrum Medycznego
  • Oddzial Wewneztrnj Okregowy Szpital Kolciowy
  • Zaklad Hemodynamiki i Angiokardiografii Pracownia 1
  • Zaklad Hemodynamiki i Angiokardiografii - Pracownia 2
  • Oddzial Wewnetrzny - Szpital Mijski w Krynicy
  • Oddzial Wewnetrzny - Szpital Powiatowy w Limanowej
  • Oddzial Internistyczno- kardiologiczny
  • Oddzial Kardiologiczny
  • Szpital Powiatowy im. Sw. Maksimiliana w Oswiecimiu
  • Oddzial Intensywnej Opieki Kardiologicznej i Kardiologii Olgonej
  • Zaklad Opieki Zdrowotnej
  • Oddzial Wewnetrzny Szpital w Szczyrzu
  • Oddzial Kardiologii Inwazijnej - Szpital im. E. Szczeklika
  • Oddzialu Kardiologii z OIOK
  • Oddzial Kardiologii - Szpital Miejski w Tychach
  • Szpital Powiatowy im. Jana Pawla II w Wadowicach
  • Oddzial Kardiologii - Szpital Powiatowy w Zakopane

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

To compare 30 days incidence of the composite end-point of: mortality, reinfarction and refractory ischemia in the two arms of the study.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Compare 1 year composite end-point of: mortality, reinfarction, refractory ischemia, hospital readmission because of heart failure in the two arms;
Compare the resource use at 30 days and 1 year, including days in CCU, MICU or general ward, cost of catheterization and PTCA, drugs, ambulance service during index hospitalization and subsequent hospital admissions for reAMI
Compare the incidence of in-hospital stroke and bleeding complications in the two arms.

Full Information

First Posted
September 13, 2005
Last Updated
July 2, 2007
Sponsor
Società Italiana di Cardiologia Invasiva
Collaborators
Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust, Eli Lilly and Company, Biotronik SE & Co. KG
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00220571
Brief Title
CARESS in Acute Myocardial Infarction
Official Title
Combined Abciximab Reteplase Stent Study in Acute Myocardial Infarction
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
September 2005
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
May 2003 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
undefined (undefined)
Study Completion Date
March 2007 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Name of the Sponsor
Società Italiana di Cardiologia Invasiva
Collaborators
Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust, Eli Lilly and Company, Biotronik SE & Co. KG

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The aim of this study conducted in patients with high risk ST-segment elevation AMI admitted to hospitals with no PTCA facilities is to compare the effects on clinical outcome and cost-effectiveness of two reperfusion strategies: Fibrinolytic therapy with Abciximab and half-dose Reteplase, with rescue PTCA in case of lack of reperfusion Elective referral for "facilitated" PTCA after early administration of Abciximab and half dose of Reteplase
Detailed Description
All patients with ST-segment elevation AMI admitted within 12 hours from symptoms onset will be screened to enter in this study. Data of patients with ST-segment elevation AMI within 12 hours from symptoms onset who do not meet the inclusion criteria or do not sign the informed consent form are entered into a dedicated registry.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Myocardial Infarction
Keywords
AMI, stent, PTCA, abciximab, reteplase, combo therapy

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 3
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
600 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Intervention Type
Device
Intervention Name(s)
Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA)
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
To compare 30 days incidence of the composite end-point of: mortality, reinfarction and refractory ischemia in the two arms of the study.
Time Frame
30 Day
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Compare 1 year composite end-point of: mortality, reinfarction, refractory ischemia, hospital readmission because of heart failure in the two arms;
Time Frame
1 Year
Title
Compare the resource use at 30 days and 1 year, including days in CCU, MICU or general ward, cost of catheterization and PTCA, drugs, ambulance service during index hospitalization and subsequent hospital admissions for reAMI
Time Frame
30 Day and 1 Year
Title
Compare the incidence of in-hospital stroke and bleeding complications in the two arms.
Time Frame
30 Day

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
75 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: - ECG with ST-elevation (≥ 1mm in at least 2 ECG limb leads or ≥ 2 mm in 2 contiguous precordial leads) AMI within <12 hours from symptoms onset fulfilling 1 or more of the following criteria of "high risk": Summation of ST-segment elevation or depression ≥ 15 mm in all 12 electrocardiographic leads or new onset complete left bundle branch block; Previous myocardial infarction (Q- and non Q-wave); Killip Class 2 or 3; LV ejection fraction at transthoracic ultrasound < 40%. Exclusion Criteria: Inability to provide informed consent; Age > 75 years CABG or PCI procedure in past history involving the infarct-related artery; Participation in another study with any investigational drug or device within the previous 30 days; Concomitant non-cardiac disease likely to limit long-term prognosis (e.g. cancer); Cardiogenic shock (hypotension with Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) < 90 mmHg and tachycardia > 100 beats / min, not due to hypovolemia and requiring inotropic support or balloon counterpulsation); Need for concomitant major surgery (e.g. valve surgery or resection of aortic or left ventricular aneurysm, carotid endarterectomy, abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery, congenital heart disease etc); Severe hepatic disease; Patients with acute or chronic renal impairment (serum creatinine > 2.0 mg % or 200 mg/l or creatinine clearance < 30 ml/min); Transmural MI in different location within the previous week; Previous administration of thrombolytics within 7 days; Intolerance or contraindications to ASA or Clopidogrel; Known leucopenia, defined as a leukocyte count of < 3.500 White Blood Cells (WBC)/ml Known neutropenia, defined as < 1000 neutrophils / ml; Known thrombocytopenia (< 100.000 platelets / ml ); Documented active peptic ulcer or upper gastrointestinal bleeding within the previous 6 months; Previous hemorrhagic stroke; Previous ischemic cerebrovascular event within 3 months; Intracranial neoplasm; Recent major surgery at risk of bleeding; Episodes of uncontrolled hypertension (> 180/110 mmHg despite treatment) in past 2 years; Administration of oral anticoagulants within the previous 7 days unless INR ≤ 1.2; Severe recent trauma; Known or possible pregnancy; Absence of suitable vascular access (diffuse peripheral arterial disease); Basal ECG changes which make identification of ST-segment elevation impossible (i.e.: ventricular activation from artificial pacemaker, etc.).
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Leonardo Bolognese, MD, Ph D
Organizational Affiliation
Ospedale San Donato - Arezzo Italy
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Gabriel P. Steg, MD. Ph D
Organizational Affiliation
Hopital Bichat - Paris France
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Darius Dudek, MD, Ph D
Organizational Affiliation
Jagellonian University Krakow Poland
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Carlo Di Mario, MD
Organizational Affiliation
Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospital - London UK
Official's Role
Study Chair
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Cardiologie Hop. Duffaut
City
Avignon
ZIP/Postal Code
84902
Country
France
Facility Name
SAMU - Hop. Duffaut
City
Avignon
ZIP/Postal Code
84902
Country
France
Facility Name
Cardiologie - Hop. Louis Pradel
City
Bron
ZIP/Postal Code
69500
Country
France
Facility Name
Cardiologie - CH
City
Caen
ZIP/Postal Code
14033
Country
France
Facility Name
Urgences - CH
City
Carpentras
ZIP/Postal Code
84200
Country
France
Facility Name
Cardiologie - CH
City
Cherbourg
ZIP/Postal Code
50100
Country
France
Facility Name
SAMU - Hop. Beaujon
City
Clichy
ZIP/Postal Code
92110
Country
France
Facility Name
Service de Cardiologie - Hopital St. Joseph
City
Colmar
ZIP/Postal Code
68024
Country
France
Facility Name
Cardiologie - CHU
City
Grenoble
ZIP/Postal Code
38043
Country
France
Facility Name
Samu - Chu
City
Grenoble
ZIP/Postal Code
38043
Country
France
Facility Name
SAMU 69 - Hop. E. Herriot
City
Lyon
ZIP/Postal Code
69437
Country
France
Facility Name
Cardiologie - Hop. Bichat
City
Paris
ZIP/Postal Code
75018
Country
France
Facility Name
SAMU - Reanimation - CH
City
Selestat
ZIP/Postal Code
67604
Country
France
Facility Name
Centre Cardiologique du Nord
City
St. Denis
ZIP/Postal Code
93200
Country
France
Facility Name
SMUR Delafontaine
City
St. Denis
ZIP/Postal Code
93200
Country
France
Facility Name
Ospedale San Donato
City
Arezzo
ZIP/Postal Code
50100
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Presidio Ospedaliero del Casentino
City
Bibbiena
ZIP/Postal Code
52011
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Spedali Civili
City
Brescia
ZIP/Postal Code
25123
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Az. Ospedaliera di Circolo
City
Busto Arsizio
ZIP/Postal Code
21052
Country
Italy
Facility Name
P.O. di Camposampiero
City
Camposampiero
ZIP/Postal Code
35012
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Ospedale Ramazzini
City
Carpi
ZIP/Postal Code
41012
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Ospedale Bufalini
City
Cesena
ZIP/Postal Code
47023
Country
Italy
Facility Name
P.O. Cittadella
City
Cittadella
ZIP/Postal Code
35013
Country
Italy
Facility Name
P.O. di Codogno
City
Codogno
ZIP/Postal Code
26845
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Ospedale di Conegliano
City
Conegliano
ZIP/Postal Code
31015
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Ospedale S. Giuseppe da Copertino
City
Copertino
ZIP/Postal Code
73043
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Ospedale S. Sebastiano
City
cORREGGIO
ZIP/Postal Code
42015
Country
Italy
Facility Name
P.O. di Cortona
City
Cortona
ZIP/Postal Code
52044
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Ospedale Santa Croce e Carle
City
Cuneo
ZIP/Postal Code
12100
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Ospedale di Desio
City
Desio
ZIP/Postal Code
20033
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Ospedale Santa Maria del Prato
City
Feltre
ZIP/Postal Code
32032
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Ospedale S. Sebastiano Martire
City
Frascati
ZIP/Postal Code
00044
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Ospedale Santa Caterina Novella
City
Galatina
ZIP/Postal Code
73013
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Ospedale La Memoria
City
Gavardo
ZIP/Postal Code
25085
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Ospedale San Giuliano
City
Giugliano
ZIP/Postal Code
80014
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Ospedale di Guastalla
City
Guastalla
ZIP/Postal Code
42016
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Az. Osp.Vito Fazzi
City
Lecce
ZIP/Postal Code
73100
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Ospedale Civile di Legnano
City
Legnano
ZIP/Postal Code
20025
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Az. Ospedaliera Desenzano sul Garda
City
Manerbio
ZIP/Postal Code
25025
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Fondazione Centro San Raffaele del Monte Tabor IRCCS
City
Milano
ZIP/Postal Code
20132
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Hesperia Hospital
City
Modena
ZIP/Postal Code
41100
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Nuovo Ospedale S. Agostino Estense - Baggiovara
City
Modena
ZIP/Postal Code
41100
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Ospedale Civile
City
Mondovi
ZIP/Postal Code
12084
Country
Italy
Facility Name
P.O. di Montebelluna
City
Montebelluna
ZIP/Postal Code
31044
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Ospedale Franchini
City
Montecchio
ZIP/Postal Code
42027
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Azienda Universitaria Federico II
City
Napoli
ZIP/Postal Code
80131
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Ospedale Santa Maria delle Grazie
City
Pozzuoli
ZIP/Postal Code
80078
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova
City
Reggio Emilia
ZIP/Postal Code
42100
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Ospedale Civile
City
Riccione
ZIP/Postal Code
47038
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Ospedale degli Infermi
City
Rimini
ZIP/Postal Code
47900
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Ospedale S. Eugenio
City
Roma
ZIP/Postal Code
00100
Country
Italy
Facility Name
A.O. San Camillo
City
Roma
ZIP/Postal Code
00152
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Istituto Clinico Humanitas
City
Rozzano
ZIP/Postal Code
20089
Country
Italy
Facility Name
P.O. U.O. Struttura Complessa
City
San Giovanni Valdarno
ZIP/Postal Code
52027
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Ospedale della Valtiberina
City
Sansepolcro
ZIP/Postal Code
52037
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Ospedale Provinciale di Saronno
City
Saronno
ZIP/Postal Code
21047
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Nuovo Ospedale Civile di Sassuolo
City
Sassuolo
ZIP/Postal Code
41049
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Ospedale SS.Annunziata
City
Savigliano
ZIP/Postal Code
12028
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Ospedale M. Scarlato
City
Scafati
ZIP/Postal Code
84018
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Ospedale Magati
City
Scandiano
ZIP/Postal Code
42010
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Az. Ospedaliera Galmarini
City
Tradate
ZIP/Postal Code
21049
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Ospedale Cà Foncello
City
Treviso
ZIP/Postal Code
31100
Country
Italy
Facility Name
Specjalista Chorob Wewnetryznich
City
Bedzin
ZIP/Postal Code
42500
Country
Poland
Facility Name
Oddzial Chorob Wewnetrznych
City
Brzesku
ZIP/Postal Code
32800
Country
Poland
Facility Name
Szpital Powiatowy w Chrzanowie
City
Chrzanow
ZIP/Postal Code
32500
Country
Poland
Facility Name
Oddzialu Kardiologicznego
City
Dabrowa Gornicza
ZIP/Postal Code
41300
Country
Poland
Facility Name
Oddzialu Chorob Wewnetrznych
City
Dabrowa Tarnowska
ZIP/Postal Code
32200
Country
Poland
Facility Name
II Oddzial Kardiologiczno - Wewnetrezny Szpital Miejski w Jawozznie
City
Jaworzno
ZIP/Postal Code
43600
Country
Poland
Facility Name
First Dept. Cardiology - Gornoslaskiego Centrum Medycznego
City
Katovice
ZIP/Postal Code
41635
Country
Poland
Facility Name
Oddzial Wewneztrnj Okregowy Szpital Kolciowy
City
Katowice
ZIP/Postal Code
40760
Country
Poland
Facility Name
Zaklad Hemodynamiki i Angiokardiografii Pracownia 1
City
Krakow
ZIP/Postal Code
31202
Country
Poland
Facility Name
Zaklad Hemodynamiki i Angiokardiografii - Pracownia 2
City
Krakow
ZIP/Postal Code
31501
Country
Poland
Facility Name
Oddzial Wewnetrzny - Szpital Mijski w Krynicy
City
Krynica
ZIP/Postal Code
33380
Country
Poland
Facility Name
Oddzial Wewnetrzny - Szpital Powiatowy w Limanowej
City
Limanowa
ZIP/Postal Code
34600
Country
Poland
Facility Name
Oddzial Internistyczno- kardiologiczny
City
Nowy Sacz
ZIP/Postal Code
33300
Country
Poland
Facility Name
Oddzial Kardiologiczny
City
Nowy Targ
ZIP/Postal Code
34400
Country
Poland
Facility Name
Szpital Powiatowy im. Sw. Maksimiliana w Oswiecimiu
City
Oswiecim
ZIP/Postal Code
32600
Country
Poland
Facility Name
Oddzial Intensywnej Opieki Kardiologicznej i Kardiologii Olgonej
City
Sosnowiec
ZIP/Postal Code
41200
Country
Poland
Facility Name
Zaklad Opieki Zdrowotnej
City
Sucha Beskidzka
ZIP/Postal Code
34-200
Country
Poland
Facility Name
Oddzial Wewnetrzny Szpital w Szczyrzu
City
Szczyrzyc
ZIP/Postal Code
34623
Country
Poland
Facility Name
Oddzial Kardiologii Inwazijnej - Szpital im. E. Szczeklika
City
Tarnow
ZIP/Postal Code
33100
Country
Poland
Facility Name
Oddzialu Kardiologii z OIOK
City
Tarnow
ZIP/Postal Code
33100
Country
Poland
Facility Name
Oddzial Kardiologii - Szpital Miejski w Tychach
City
Tychy
ZIP/Postal Code
43100
Country
Poland
Facility Name
Szpital Powiatowy im. Jana Pawla II w Wadowicach
City
Wadowice
ZIP/Postal Code
34100
Country
Poland
Facility Name
Oddzial Kardiologii - Szpital Powiatowy w Zakopane
City
Zakopane
ZIP/Postal Code
34500
Country
Poland

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Citations:
PubMed Identifier
15389222
Citation
Di Mario C, Bolognese L, Maillard L, Dudek D, Gambarati G, Manari A, Guiducci V, Patrizi G, Rusconi LC, Piovaccari G, Hibon AR, Belpomme V, Indolfi C, Olivari Z, Steffenino G, Zmudka K, Airoldi F, Panzarasa R, Flather M, Steg PG. Combined Abciximab REteplase Stent Study in acute myocardial infarction (CARESS in AMI). Am Heart J. 2004 Sep;148(3):378-85. doi: 10.1016/j.ahj.2004.03.038.
Results Reference
background
PubMed Identifier
18280326
Citation
Di Mario C, Dudek D, Piscione F, Mielecki W, Savonitto S, Murena E, Dimopoulos K, Manari A, Gaspardone A, Ochala A, Zmudka K, Bolognese L, Steg PG, Flather M; CARESS-in-AMI (Combined Abciximab RE-teplase Stent Study in Acute Myocardial Infarction) Investigators. Immediate angioplasty versus standard therapy with rescue angioplasty after thrombolysis in the Combined Abciximab REteplase Stent Study in Acute Myocardial Infarction (CARESS-in-AMI): an open, prospective, randomised, multicentre trial. Lancet. 2008 Feb 16;371(9612):559-68. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(08)60268-8.
Results Reference
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