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ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction

A clinical syndrome defined by MYOCARDIAL ISCHEMIA symptoms; persistent elevation in the ST segments of the ELECTROCARDIOGRAM; and release of BIOMARKERS of myocardial NECROSIS (e.g., elevated TROPONIN levels). ST segment elevation in the ECG is often used in determining the treatment protocol (see also NON-ST ELEVATION MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION).

Year introduced: 2017

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Tree Number(s): C14.280.647.500.875, C14.907.585.500.875, C23.550.513.355.750.875, C23.550.717.489.750.875

MeSH Unique ID: D000072657

Entry Terms:

  • STEMI
  • ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
  • ST Elevated Myocardial Infarction

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