Title
Management of ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Authoring Organizations
Endorsing Organizations
American College of Emergency Physicians
Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
Publication Month/Year
January 1, 2013
Last Updated Month/Year
November 4, 2024
Supplemental Implementation Tools
Document Type
Guideline
External Publication Status
Published
Country of Publication
US
Document Objectives
The focus of this guideline is the management of patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Particular emphasis is placed on advances in reperfusion therapy, organization of regional systems of care, transfer algorithms, evidence-based antithrombotic and medical therapies, and secondary prevention strategies to optimize patient-centered care. References related to management guidelines are provided whenever appropriate, including those pertaining to percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), heart failure (HF), cardiac devices, and secondary prevention.
Target Patient Population
Patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)
Inclusion Criteria
Male, Female, Adult, Older adult
Health Care Settings
Ambulatory, Emergency care, Hospital, Operating and recovery room
Intended Users
Nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant
Scope
Diagnosis, Assessment and screening, Treatment, Management
Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)
D000072657 - ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction
Keywords
myocardial infarction (MI), ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), STEMI
Source Citation
O'Gara PT, Kushner FG, Ascheim DD, et al. 2013 ACCF/AHA Guideline for theManagement of ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction: A Report of the American College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2013;61(4):e78-e140.
O'Gara PT, Kushner FG, Ascheim DD, et al. 2013 ACCF/AHA Guideline for the Management of ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction: A Report of the American College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines. Circulation. 2013;127(4):e362-425.