Management of STEMI (ST-Elevation Acute Myocardial Infarction) This page summarises the most current recommendations for the management of acute coronary syndromes with persistent ST-segment elevations (i e STEMI, ST-segment elevation acute myocardial infarction) 1…
How to interpret the ECG: A systematic approach A complete guide to systematic ECG interpretation; assessment of rhythm, rate, P-wave, PR interval, QRS complex, J point, J 60 point, ST segment, T-wave, QT (QTc) interval and much more Includes a complete e-book, video lectures, clinical management, guidelines and much more
The ECG in assessment of myocardial reperfusion This is particularly important in STE-ACS (STEMI) and the following parameters on the ECG are assessed: Normalization (return) of ST-segment elevations Rapid T-wave inversion Normalization (return) of ST-segment elevations Successful reperfusion results in rapid and marked normalization (return) of ST-segment elevations
A New Approach to Acute Coronary Syndromes: Occlusion MI (OMI) vs. Non . . . The concept of STEMI equivalents (Figure 1), a set of ECG patterns suggestive of OMI, helps address some of the limitations by recognizing additional ECG patterns associated with acute coronary occlusion However, STEMI equivalents also fall short of offering a comprehensive framework to guide reperfusion strategies
ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI): Pathophysiology, Diagnosis . . . STEMI Equivalents (de Winter, Wellens, Posterior MI) A major paradigm shift in contemporary cardiology is the transition from the strict STEMI NSTEMI dichotomy to the Occlusion Myocardial Infarction (OMI) vs Non-Occlusion Myocardial Infarction (NOMI) concept
Prasugrel (Effient, Efient, Prasita) – The Cardiovascular Non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) This applies to patients undergoing either primary or delayed percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) Contraindications Prasugrel should not be used in the following situations: Hypersensitivity to the active substance or any of the excipients