Acute myocardial infarction resulting from an occlusive thrombus is recognized on an electrocardiogram by ST-segment elevation. 1 Early reperfusion therapy has proved beneficial in such infarctions.

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Successful reperfusion following ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) can be achieved using either pharmacologic or mechanical interventions. The goal of reperfusion therapy is to ...

This can cause a ST elevation myocardial infarction or a non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction. The mechanism is usually plaque rupture causing thrombus; however, plaque erosion or ...

DALLAS, TX and WASHINGTON, DC — The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology have issued a guideline for the management of patients with non-ST-elevation acute coronary ...

A non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction, also called an NSTEMI or a non-STEMI, is a type of heart attack. While it's often less damaging to your heart than a STEMI, it's still a serious ...