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Highlights from the 2013 ACCF/AHA guidelines for the management of ST-elevation myocardial infarction and beyond

  • Jacqueline E. Tamis-Holland
  • , Patrick O'Gara

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Abstract

ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is considered a cardiology emergency requiring immediate recognition and treatment aimed at successful and early reperfusion to ensure optimal outcomes. The American College of Cardiology Foundation (ACCF) and the American Heart Association (AHA) have issued guidelines for the diagnosis and management of patients with acute myocardial infarction since 1990. These guidelines are based on clinical research exploring reperfusion modalities and adjunctive therapies. They are further supported by expert opinion where randomized trial evidence is lacking. In January 2013, the ACCF/AHA released the most recent guidelines for the management of patients with STEMI. This review focuses on the newest and most important recommendations taken from the 2013 ACCF/AHA Guidelines for the Management of STEMI and highlight important new studies that have emerged over the past year.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)252-259
Number of pages8
JournalClinical Cardiology
Volume37
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 2014
Externally publishedYes

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