EBC - ON DEMAND
Influence of biomarkers on MACE definition
European Bifurcation Club 2012 – EBC 2012 – Castelldefels, Spain
Non left main bifurcation lesions: Where is the balance today? From no SB care to primary systematic SB stenting
Influence of biomarkers on MACE definition
Author: David Hildick-Smith Sussex Cardiac Centre, UK
DEFINITION OF MACE
Classic interventional MACE
- Death
- (Stroke)
- Target vessel revascularisation
- Myocardial infarction
CONCLUSION
MI can no longer form part of a composite primary endpoint
- Relevance greatly diminished compared to death/stroke