Cardiovascular · UKMLA & AKT

ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)

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  • STEMI = complete, persistent coronary occlusion causing transmural (full-thickness) myocardial necrosis. Irreversible cell death begins within 20-40 minutes; ~half of salvageable myocardium is lost in the first hour.

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