STEMI Management

ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) is a severe and potentially life-threatening form of heart attack caused by a complete blockage of a coronary artery, usually due to a blood clot. It occurs when the blood supply to a portion of the heart muscle is suddenly cut off, leading to damage to...

• Coronary artery disease prevalence in India is rising, with urban areas seeing an increase from 1% to 10% and rural areas from less than 1% to about 6%. The death rate from the disease is higher in India at 272 per 100,000 population compared to the global average of 235. STEMI (ST-elevation myocardial infarction) is a prevalent and dangerous form of ACS (acute coronary syndrome) in India, occurring about 10 years earlier than in Western countries.