Treatment of acute coronary syndrome: Part 2: ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction.
Crit Care Med. 2012 Jun;40(6):1939-45
Authors: Trost JC, Lange RA
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: : Familiarize clinicians with recent information regarding the diagnosis and treatment of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction.
DATA SOURCES: : PubMed search and review of relevant medical literature.
SUMMARY: : Definition, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction are reviewed.
CONCLUSIONS: : Patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction benefit from prompt reperfusion therapy. Adjunctive antianginal, antiplatelet, antithrombotic, beta blocker, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor, and statin agents minimize ongoing cardiac ischemia, prevent thrombus propagation, and reduce the risk of recurrent cardiovascular events.
PMID: 22610195 [PubMed - in process]