Mean platelet volume is a strong, independent predictor of impaired angiographic reperfusion and six-month mortality in STEMI treated with primary PCI. Apart from prognostic value, admission MPV may also carry further practical, therapeutic implications.

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Figure 2. Heart scintigraphy with technetium Tc 99m pyrophosphate detected abnormal isotope uptake within the right ventricle and left ventricular inferior wall (omega sign), suggestive of acute myocardial damage. LAO indicates left anterior oblique plane.

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