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In-hospital mortality after ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction according to reperfusion therapy Mortalidad intrahospitalaria en hombres y mujeres según terapias de reperfusión en infarto agudo del miocardio con supradesnivel del ST
Background: Primary angioplasty is considered the best reperfusion therapy in the treatment of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). However, thrombolysis is the reperfusion method most commonly used, due to its wide availability, reduced costs and ease of administration. Aim: To compare in-hospital mortality in STEMI patients according to reperfusion therapy. Material and Methods: Patients admitted to Chilean hospitals participating in the GEMI network, from 2001 to 2005, with STEMI were included. They were