Impella + PCI vs PCI Alone (STEMI-DTU): No Benefit… More Harm
Impella + PCI vs PCI Alone (STEMI-DTU): No Benefit… More Harm
• No reduction in infarct size
• ↑ major bleeding & vascular complications (~6×)
• No improvement in clinical outcomes
• Population: Anterior STEMI without shock
• ↑ major bleeding & vascular complications (~6×)
• No improvement in clinical outcomes
• Population: Anterior STEMI without shock
Routine use not recommended
Source
• TCTMD — ACC 2026 Conference Coverage
• JACC (simultaneous publication)
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https://www.tctmd.com/news/