Guidelines on Management of Acute Myocardial Infarction in Patients Presenting with ST-segment Elevation

Abstract

Guidelines on Management of Acute Myocardial Infarction in Patients Presenting with ST-segment Elevation

Paiboon  Chotnoparatpat   MD

Acute myocardial infarction (acute MI) management is one commonly life-saving clinical practice. More important, to correctly diagnosis of acute MI is required quickly. The physicians should manage acute MI patients with knowledge and experience.

Time-competitive management should performed under several evidence-base clinical trial. This article will collect update clinical for acute MI management guideline such as revascularization, prevention of infarct extension and prevention of left ventricular remodeling. This guideline will review risk stratification and assessment of myocardial ischemia. Hopefully, these management will reduce mortality and heart failure in acute MI patients.

Vajira Med J 2004 ; 48 : 175 - 182