STEMI

• STEMI pt1:

  • a complete blockage of a coronary artery, usually due to the rupture of an atherosclerotic plaque causing a thrombus, leads to a large area of heart muscle being deprived of oxygen (ischemia)
  • This blockage causes significant and rapid damage to the heart tissue (necrosis), resulting in the release of large amounts of cardiac biomarkers, such as troponin
• STEMI pt2:

  • On an ECG, STEMI is characterized by ST segment elevation, indicating severe myocardial injury
  • This blockage often requires immediate reperfusion therapy, such as a primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in order to restore blood flow and limit cardiac necrosis