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In a community-based study reported in this issue of the Journal, Every et al. compared the benefits of thrombolytic therapy with those of primary coronary angioplasty for acute myocardial infarction. Although earlier trials had suggested that primary angioplasty may be superior, Every et al. found the two approaches essentially equivalent. How should physicians choose between them?

We solicited two opposing opinions, along with rebuttals, which we present in the first of a new series of occasional pieces called Clinical Debate. Lange and Hillis argue that thrombolytic therapy should be the initial therapy, whereas Grines favors coronary angioplasty. Is there . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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