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Antman et al., Management of Patients With STEMI: Executive Summary
J Am Coll Cardiol 2004;44:671-719

ACC/AHA Guidelines for the Management of Patients With ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction—Executive Summary

A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines (Writing Committee to Revise the 1999 Guidelines for the Management of Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction)

Developed in Collaboration With the Canadian Cardiovascular Society


Figures and Tables

Appendix 1. ACC/AHA Committee to Revise the 1999 Guidelines for Management of Acute Myocardial Infarction—Relationships With Industry
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Appendix 2. External Peer Reviewers for the ACC/AHA Guidelines for the Management of Patients With ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
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Appendix 3. Abbreviations
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Figure 1. Evolution of ACC/AHA guidelines for management of patients with acute MI.

Figure 2. Acute coronary syndromes.

Figure 3. Relative treatment effect associated with several acute reperfusion modalities in patients presenting with STEMI.

Figure 4. Patient (advance) instructions for nitroglycerin use and EMS contact in the setting of non–trauma-related chest discomfort/pain.

Figure 5. Use the T.I.M.E. method to help your patients make a heart attack survival plan.

Figure 6. Options for transportation of patients with STEMI and initial reperfusion treatment.

Figure 7. Major components of time delay between onset of symptoms from ST-elevation MI and restoration of flow in the infarct artery.

Figure 8. Cumulative distribution of call-to-needle time.

Figure 9. Algorithm for evaluation and management of patients suspected of having acute coronary syndrome.

Figure 10. Risk stratification: electrocardiogram (ECG).

Figure 11. Cardiac biomarkers in ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).

Figure 12. Algorithm for diagnosing recurrent MI after the index STEMI event.

Figure 13. Mortality differences during days 0 through 35 subdivided by presentation features in a collaborative overview of results from nine trials of fibrinolytic therapy.

Figure 14. Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) versus fibrinolysis for ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).

Figure 15. PCI versus lysis with fibrin-specific agents:is timing (almost) everything?

Figure 16. Effect of fibrinolytic therapy on mortality according to admission electrocardiogram.

Figure 17. Estimation of risk of ICH with fibrinolysis.

Figure 18. Adjusted probability of death or cerebral bleeding in relation to fibrinolytic therapy

Figure 19. Algorithm for evaluation of intracranial hemorrhage complicating fibrinolytic therapy for ST-elevation myocardial infarction.

Figure 20. Nomogram for prediction of 30-day mortality following intracranial hemorrhage in patients receiving fibrinolysis.

Figure 21. Symptom onset-balloon time and mortality in primary PCI for ST-elevation myocardial infarction.

Figure 22. Relationship between 30-day mortality and time from study enrollment to first balloon inflation.

Figure 23. Comparison of elapsed time to fibrinolysis versus primary PCI.

Figure 24. Door-to-balloon times: patients transferred in NRMI 4.

Figure 25. Primary stenting versus primary angioplasty.

Figure 26. Recommendations for initial reperfusion therapy when cardiogenic shock complicates STEMI.

Figure 27. Summary of data from meta-analysis of trials of beta-blocker therapy from the prefibrinolytic era in patients with myocardial infarction.

Figure 28. Emergency management of complicated ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).

Figure 29. Kaplan-Meier survival of cardiogenic shock after early revascularization curve 1-year postrandomization.

Figure 30. Right ventricular infarction.

Figure 31. Mechanical complications of ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).

Figure 32. An evidence-based algorithm for primary prevention of sudden death in post-STEMI patients

Figure 33. Twelve-lead ECG in a patient with anterior STEMI complicated by right bundle-branch block (RBBB) and left anterior fascicular block.

Figure 34. Algorithm for management of recurrent ischemia/infarction after ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).

Figure 35. Algorithm for postreperfusion ischemic stroke treatment.

Figure 36. Evidence-based approach to need for catheterization (cath) and revascularization after ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).

Figure 37. Long-term antithrombotic therapy at hospital discharge after ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).

 

Tables

Table 1. Applying Classification of Recommendations and Level of Evidence

Table 2. Reasons Patients Delay Seeking Medical Attention for Symptoms of ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction

Table 3. Reperfusion checklist for evaluation of the patient with STEMI

Table 4. Prehospital and Inhospital Fibrinolysis
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Table 5. Brief Physical Examination in the Emergency Department

Table 6. Physical Findings and Possible Implications in Complicated and Uncomplicated ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Patients

Table 7. Percent Mortality by Killip Class

Table 8. Differential Diagnosis of ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction

Table 9. Laboratory Evaluations for Management of ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction

Table 10. Molecular Biomarkers for the Evaluation of Patients With ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction

Table 11. Assessment of Reperfusion Options for Patients with STEMI

Table 12. Contraindications and Cautions for Fibrinolysis in ST-Elevation Myocardiac Infarction

Table 13. Models for Estimating Risk of ICH

Table 14. Stroke Complications in Large Comparative Acute ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Intravenous Fibrinolysis Trials

Table 15. Comparison of Approved Fibrinolytic Agents

Table 16. Criteria for Performance of Primary PCI at Hospitals Without Onsite Cardiac Surgery

Table 17. Patient Selection for Primary PCI and Emergency Aorto-Coronary Bypass at Hospitals Without Onsite Cardiac Surgery

Table 18. Transport of Patients With STEMI for Primary PCI

Table 19. Trials of Low-Molecular Weight Heparin in Patients With ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
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Table 20. Trials of Direct Thrombin Inhibitors Used as Ancillary Therapy in Patients With ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
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Table 21. Trials of Glucose-Insulin-Potassium (GIK) for ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction

Table 22. Randomized Controlled Trials of Mg2+ in Myocardial Infarction

Table 23. Sample Admitting Orders for the Patient With STEMI

Table 24. Milestones and Recommended Information for Educating the Patient With ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction

Table 25. Characteristics of Ventricular Septal Rupture (VSR), Rupture of the Ventricular Free Wall, and Papillary Muscle Rupture

Table 26. Clinical Trials of Secondary Prevention of Sudden Death in ICDs: Applicability to the Post-MI Population

Table 27. Clinical Trials of Prevention of Sudden Death in ICDs: Applicability to the Post-MI Population

Table 28. Clinical Significance of AF During STEMI as Reported in Modern Randomized Controlled Trials

Table 29. Recommendations for Treatment of Atrioventricular and Intraventricular Conduction Disturbances During ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
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Table 30. Features of AV Conduction Disturbances in Acute Myocardial Infarction

Table 31. Comparison of Hospital Mortality for CABG With Respect to Time of Operation

Table 32. Secondary Prevention for Pat
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Table 33. Aspirin Versus Warfarin Therapy After ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)

Table 34. Energy Levels Required to Perform Some Common Activities


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