Routine Use of the “Penumbra” Thrombectomy Device in Myocardial Infarction: A Real-World Experience—ROPUST Study -

Objectives. Evaluation of the safety and efficacy of the Penumbra device as an adjunct to percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with myocardial infarction (MI) and a large thrombus burden that requires thrombectomy. Background. For patients with acute MI, PCI is the primary reperfusion method. Large thrombus burden has always been a limitation of successful...