ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) (Acute coronary syndromes clinical care standard)
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Metadata item type: | Glossary Item |
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METEOR identifier: | 629401 |
Registration status: | Health, Standard 12/09/2016 |
Definition: | For the purposes of the Acute coronary syndromes clinical care standard (ACSQHC 2014), an ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is one type of acute coronary syndrome. It is when a myocardial infarction is prolonged, leading to more severe and sustained chest pain. An electrocardiogram (ECG) will usually show ST-segment-elevation. |
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