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Myocardial Infarct Size Reduction

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In 1912, Herrick concluded his classic article by presenting a logical approach to the treatment of myocardial infarction: “the hope for the damaged myocardium lies in the direction of securing a supply of blood through friendly neighbouring vessels so as to restore as far as possible its functional integrity” [1]. Thus, this distinguished physician anticipated by more than half a century the concept of limiting infarct size.

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    Elliott M. Antman M.D., F.A.C.C (Assistant Professor of Medicine Harvard Medical School, Director Samuel A. Levine Cardiac Unit) & John D. Rutherford M.B., F.R.A.C.P., F.A.C.C (Assistant Professor of Medicine Harvard Medical School Co-Director, Clinical Cardiology Service)

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    John D. Rutherford M.B., F.R.A.C.P., F.A.C.C (Assistant Professor of Medicine Harvard Medical School Co-Director, Clinical Cardiology Service)

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