Bone marrow from exercise-trained old diabetic rats induces angiogenesis in mice ischemic hind limb

Abstract

qualitative and quantitative techniques. Between January 1, 2003 and April 30, 2007, 175 patients underwent PCI for STEMI with a high thrombus grade (TIMI grade ≥4). Fifty-three underwent RT followed by balloons or stents, and 122 underwent a nonthrombectomy approach (NRT). A comparative cohort of 223 patients with STEMI and a low thrombus grade (TIMI grade b4) underwent nonthrombectomy PCI. An angiographic adverse event was defined as the occurrence of no-reflow, slow flow, distal embolization, perforation, or abrupt closure. Results: Baseline clinical characteristics of the RTandNRT groups were similar. Table 1 shows the clinical and angiographic outcomes of the 3 study groups. Conclusion: (1) RT reduces the angiographic adverse event rates of highly thrombotic lesions in STEMI patients. (2) RT in such a high-risk group tended to be associated with a lower 30-day mortality. Further data analysis with additional patients is ongoing and will be announced at a later date.