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Abstract
Owing to recent advances in early reperfusion strategies, pharmacological therapy,
standardized care, and the identification of vulnerable patient subsets, the prognosis
of acute myocardial infarction has improved. However, there is still considerable
room for improvement. This review article summarizes the latest evidence concerning
clinical diagnosis and treatment of acute myocardial infarction.
Experimental and clinical data suggest that reducing inflammation without affecting lipid levels may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Yet, the inflammatory hypothesis of atherothrombosis has remained unproved.