VELOCITY: Pre-PCI Hypothermia Increases Adverse Event Rate without Reducing Infarct Size

Summary

The Evaluation of Ultrafast Hypothermia Before Reperfusion in STEMI Patients trial [VELOCITY; NCT01655433] assessed the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of systemic hypothermia induced by peritoneal lavage in patients with STEMI prior to primary percutaneous intervention.

  • Interventional Techniques & Devices
  • Cardiology Clinical Trials
  • Myocardial Infarction
  • Interventional Techniques & Devices
  • Cardiology Clinical Trials
  • Myocardial Infarction
  • Cardiology
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