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Enhancing microcirculation in STEMI patients: can intracoronary thrombolysis combined with thrombus aspiration provide an optimal strategy?

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is a critical cardiovascular emergency characterized by acute coronary artery occlusion and subsequent myocardial injury. The pathophysiology of MVO is systematically reviewed, followed by an evaluation of clinical studies on thrombus aspiration and intracoronary thrombolysis in STEMI management.

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Will this case be flagged for Quality Improvement in the STEMI/NSTEMI Paradigm?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Theres ST elevation in V3-4 which meets STEMI criteria, which could be present in either early repolarization, pericarditis or injury. Lets see what happens in the current STEMI paradigm. Emergency physician: STEMI neg but with elevated troponin = Non-STEMI The first ECG was signed off. What do you think?

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What makes a T-wave Hyperacute? And: 30 Examples of Hyperacute T-waves, 10 in each of 3 myocardial territories.

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Doing so literally enables those of us who embrace the OMI Paradigm the ability to recognize within seconds that a patient with new CP ( C hest P ain ) — and — one or more hyperacute T waves — needs prompt cath regardless of potential absence of STEMI criteria.

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New Research Shows Potential of GHATI to Improve STEMI Care in Low-, Middle-Income Countries

American College of Cardiology

STEMI remains a major cause of morbidity, mortality, disability, and high health care costs in Latin America and the rest of the world. New data assessing the impact of ACC's Global Heart Attack Initiative (GHATI) on patient care outcomes at the CEDIMAT Cardiovascular Center in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

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How cardiogenic shock in NSTEMI is different from STEMI?

Dr. S. Venkatesan MD

Cardiogenic shock (CS)is the most feared event following STEMI. We tend to perceive CS as an exclusive complication of STEMI. The incidence is half of that of STEMI, i.e., 2.5-5%. might show little elevation with considerable overlap of left main STEMI vs NSTEMI ) 2.Onset ACS pathophysiology is not that simple.

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Correlation between admission blood glucose, fibrinogen, and slow blood flow during primary PCI for acute ST segment elevation myocardial infarction

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

However, whether immediate blood glucose and FIB levels affect coronary blood flow during primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) remains unclear.ObjectiveTo explore the correlation between admission blood glucose (ABG), fibrinogen (FIB) and slow blood flow during primary PCI for acute ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).MethodsA

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Research Data from Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation at ACC 2024 Reveal Trends in Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Preventive Medication Use Prior to Heart Attacks

DAIC

The Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation (MHIF) is presenting leading research focused on trends in ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), the most severe form of a heart attack, at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session (ACC.24), 24), being held April 6-8 in Atltanta, GA.