Long-term Implications of Reocclusion on Left Ventricular Size and Function After Successful Thrombolysis for First Anterior Myocardial Infarction

Abstract

Reocclusion of the infarct-related artery within 3 months of successful thrombolysis is associated with left ventricular dilatation and is detrimental to functional recovery of left ventricular function 5 years after first anterior myocardial infarction.