Table 2.
Angiographic parameters.
| AT + PCI (n = 35) | PCI Only (n = 17) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multivessel disease (n, %) | 23 (65.7%) | 12 (70.6%) | 0.60 |
| IRA reference diameter (mm) | 3.12 (0.38) | 3.02 (0.56) | 0.40 |
| IRA location (n, %) | 0.41 | ||
| LAD | 16 (45.7%) | 10 (58.8%) | |
| LCx | 3 (8.6%) | 0 (0%) | |
| RCA | 16 (45.7%) | 7 (41.2%) | |
| Rentrop Grade (n, %) | 0.08 | ||
| 2 | 10 (28.6%) | 3 (17.6%) | |
| 1 | 14 (40.0%) | 3 (17.6%) | |
| 0 | 11 (31.4%) | 11 (64.7%) | |
| TIMI Thrombus Grade (n, %) | 0.40 | ||
| 5 | 29 (82.9%) | 13 (76.5%) | |
| 4 | 5 (14.2%) | 2 (11.8%) | |
| 3 or less | 1 (2.6%) | 2 (11.8%) | |
| Final TMPG (n, %) | 0.26 | ||
| 2 or more | 30 (85.7%) | 10 (58.8%) | |
| 1 or less | 5 (14.3%) | 7 (41.2%) | |
| Embolization (n, %) | 9 (25.7%) | 4 (23.5%) | 0.86 |
| Direct stenting (n, %) | 15 (42.9%) | 1 (5.9%) | 0.014 |
Results were shown as median (interquartile range) for continuous variables or n (%) for categorical variables. Abbreviations: AT—aspirational thrombectomy; IRA—infarct-related artery; TIMI—thrombolysis in myocardial infarction; TMPG—TIMI Myocardial Perfusion Grade; PCI—percutaneous coronary intervention.