Cardiovascular · UKMLA & AKT
ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)
A free high-yield preview for the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test. Below are the key points to recognise st-elevation myocardial infarction (stemi) — the full SA Note notes add investigations, management, complications and 10 practice questions.
Key high-yield points
- 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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