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Figure 1 Randomization Flow

The figure indicates the patient randomization and flow of the VAMPIRE (VAcuuM asPIration thrombus REmoval) study. BNP = brain natriuretic peptide; cTFC = corrected Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction frame count; LVG = left ventriculography; PCI = percutaneous coronary intervention; TIMI= Thrombolysis In Myocardial Infarction.