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Implementation of reperfusion therapy in STST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI ). A policy statement from the Belgian Society of Cardiology and its working group of acute cardiology and interventional cardiology
Claeys M.J. , Gevaert S. , de Meester A. , Evrard P. , Legrand V. , Vrints C. , Berkenboom G. , Desmet W. , Van Langenhove G. , Vranckx P. , Van de Werf F. , Vandenbranden F.
Rev Med Liege 2010, 65(1),23-28Abstract : Myocardial infarction remains a major healthcare problem. Reperfusion therapy has been shown to influence favourably short- and long-term patient survival. The authors reviewed the data of early recognition of STEMI (ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction), the reperfusion modalities including a flowchart management, as proposed by the Belgian working groups (BIWAC and BWGIC), and the lessons learned from European and American registries. Primary PCI often remains the treatment of choice. A national policy is still required to implement the guidelines and improve clinical practice for our STEMI patients.
