ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States. Timely reperfusion with primary percutaneous coronary intervention is associated with improved outcomes. The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) puts forth an expert consensus document regarding best practices for cardiac catheterization laboratory team readiness, arterial access with an algorithm to help determine proper arterial access in STEMI, and diagnostic angiography. This consensus statement highlights the strengths and limitations of various diagnostic and therapeutic interventions to access and treat a patient with STEMI in the cath lab, reviews different options to manage large thrombus burden during STEMI and reviews the management of STEMI across the spectrum of various anatomical and clinical circumstances.
Individuals in control of content reported the following relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies during the content development process for this activity. All relevant financial relationships were mitigated before the start of the activity.PlannersJacqueline Tamis-Holland: No financial relationships with ineligible companiesAnna Bortnick: Grant: ZollCelina Yong: No financial relationships with ineligible companiesReviewerTimir Paul: No financial relationships with ineligible companies.StaffAlan Nguyen, Chelsea Armah, Scott Firestone: No financial relationships with ineligible companies.
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Successful CompletionRead the journal article and score a 75% or higher on the post-exam to obtain credit. Activity TimelinePublish date: 10/7/24Expiration date: 10/7/27