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rates, was similar between the two groups at admission and at
the one-month follow up. In light of these results, we believe that
revascularisation within three to 12 hours from TT may be as
beneficial as PPCI for restoring RV systolic function. RV-STEMI
diagnosis should be prompt and TT should be initiated in
centres where PPCI cannot be performed. Patients should then
immediately be referred to centres with coronary laboratories.
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