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Intracoronary thrombolysis in ST-elevation myocardial infarction: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Heart BMJ

Background Despite restoration of epicardial blood flow in acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), inadequate microcirculatory perfusion is common and portends a poor prognosis. IC thrombolysis was associated with a significantly lower incidence of MACE (RR=0.65, 95% CI 0.51 to 2.67; I 2 =25%; p<0.0001).

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Differences in left ventricular myocardial function and infarct size in female patients with ST elevation myocardial infarction and spontaneous coronary artery dissection

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Introduction Differences in pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and natural course of ST-elevation myocardial infarction in female patients due to either spontaneous dissection (SCAD-STEMI) or atherothrombotic occlusion (type 1 STEMI) have been discussed. vs. 1.8 ± 5.1%, p  = 0.002). vs. 1.8 ± 5.1%, p  = 0.002).

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Age-associated declined function of endothelial progenitor cells and its correlation with plasma IL-18 or IL-23 concentrations in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

BackgroundST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) persists to be prevalent in the elderly with a dismal prognosis. Nevertheless, the influence of aging on the functionality of EPCs in STEMI is not fully understood.MethodThis study enrolled 20 younger STEMI patients and 21 older STEMI patients.

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The pseudo-superiority of pPCI is exposed one more time … but it will thrive!

Dr. S. Venkatesan MD

“ Since Intravenous lysis looks too simplistic, that do not need expertise, and lacks a commercial trail, it is wrongly depicted as inferior management strategy in STEMI “ Every one of us is equally responsible for this sorry state of affairs. In this context, we need a movement to revive the pre-hospital thrombolysis.

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An elderly male with shortness of breath

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Smith : there is some minimal ST elevation in V2-V6, but does not meet STEMI criteria. Transient STEMI has been studied and many of these patients will re-occlude in the middle of the night. Timing of revascularization in patients with transient ST segment elevation myocardial infarction: a randomized clinical trial.

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Chest pain, resolved. Does it need emergent cath lab activation (some controversy here)? And much much more.

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Patient still not having chest pain however this is more concerning for OMI/STEMI. Wellens' syndrome is a syndrome of Transient OMI (old terminology would be transient STEMI). A comparison of electrocardiographic changes during reperfusion of acute myocardial infarction by thrombolysis or percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty.

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Right precordial ST depression in a patient with chest pain

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

The precordial ST-depression pattern on this ECG (and in this clinical setting) should immediately raise suspicion of Posterior STEMI! Posterior STEMI occurs in approximately 15-20% of acute MI, but the vast majority of the time it is seen in conjunction with inferior (Infero-Posterior) or lateral (Postero-Lateral) STEMI (1).