Early vs Late Discharge in Low-Risk ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Patients Treated With Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Abstract
Background
For low-risk patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) the recommended optimal discharge timing is inconsistent in guidelines. The European Society of Cardiology guidelines recommend early discharge within 48–72 h, while the American College of Cardiology guidelines do not recommend a specific discharge strategy. In this systematic review and meta-analysis we compared outcomes with early discharge (≤3 days) versus late discharge (>3 days).