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Review
. 2012 Oct;1(4):479-484.
doi: 10.1016/j.iccl.2012.06.001. Epub 2012 Sep 1.

Global Acute Myocardial Infarction Perspectives: Beyond Door-to-Balloon Interventions

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Global Acute Myocardial Infarction Perspectives: Beyond Door-to-Balloon Interventions

Sameer Mehta et al. Interv Cardiol Clin. 2012 Oct.

Abstract

The goal in ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) intervention is achieving a door-to-balloon time of less than 90 minutes. Challenges in North America and Europe include patient education and implementing legislative mandates for STEMI guidelines. Globally, hurdles for primary percutaneous coronary intervention include limitations of access and financial constraints to providing STEMI care to vast populations. Adherence to North American and European guidelines globally remains an unrealistic goal given the unique cultural, demographic, and fiscal dynamics in poorer countries. The authors propose a four-phased population-based strategy for global acute myocardial infarction development and a pharmacoinvasive approach to STEMI care based on socioeconomic characteristics.

Keywords: Acute myocardial infarction; Global AMI care; PPCI; STEMI.

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