Direct stenting in ST-elevation myocardials infarction: convenient, but not improving outcomes

In the present issue of the journal, the Thrombectomy Trialists Collaboration reports important new data on direct stenting in conjunction with aspiration thrombectomy during primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI) in acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). 1 The findings provide new mechanistic insight and may impact on interventional practice.