Rapid Hemodynamic Improvement After Reperfusion During Right

Objectives. This study sought o determine the effects of reper-fusion on hemodynamie status and hospital course in patients with right ventricular infarction. Background. In contrast to the relatively low risk associated with acute inferior myocardial infarction, right ventricular infarc-tion is associated with higher in-hospital morbidity and mortality. However, the potential benefits of reperfusion in patients with right ventricular infarction are unknown. Consequently, this study evaluated the potential benefits of primary angioplasty in patients with right ventrieular infarction. Methods. Of 141 consecutive patients admitted to the hospital for inferior myocardial infarction, 27 were identified as having right ventricular involvement by electrocardiographic and hemo-dynamic criteria. Seventeen patients achieved patency of the infarct-related right coronary artery by primary coronary an#o