Outcomes of patients with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) are directly related to reperfusion time. Effect of transradial approach (left vs right) on reperfusion time has not been fully studied for SETMI patients undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The aim of this study was to randomly investigate the efficacy and safety of left radial approach for primary PCI in STEMI patients compared with right radial approach.
The investigators will enroll consecutively for 3 years all STEMI patients undergoing primary PCI.
Patients will be included within 12 hours of symptom onset for primary PCI. Patients will be excluded if they are in cardiogenic shock.
Inclusion Criteria:
All consecutive patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction within 12 hours of symptom onset for primary PCI.
Exclusion Criteria:
Patients are excluded if they were in cardiogenic shock.