Effect of Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Receptor Blockade on Recovery of Coronary Flow and Left Ventricular Function After the Placement of Coronary-Artery Stents in Acute Myocardial Infarction

Abstract

Abciximab had important effects beyond the maintenance of large-vessel patency. It improved the recovery of microvascular perfusion and concomitantly enhanced the recovery of contractile function in the area at risk.