Mise en pratique du traitement de reperfusion dans les infarctus du myocarde avec elevation du segment ST (STEMI). Recommandations actualisees de la Societe Belge de Cardiologie et de ses groupes de travail: le Groupe Interdisciplinaire de Cardiologie Aigue (BIWAC) et le Groupe de Cardiologie Interventionnelle (BWGIC). ; Implementation of reperfusion therapy in ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). A policy statement from the Belgian Society of Cardiology and its working group of acute cardiology and interventional cardiology

peer reviewed ; Myocardial infarction remains a major healthcare problem. Reperfusion therapy has been shown to influence favourably short- and long-term patient survival. The authors reviewed the data of early recognition of STEMI (ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction), the reperfusion modalities including a flowchart management, as proposed by the Belgian working groups (BIWAC and BWGIC), and the lessons learned from European and American registries. Primary PCI often remains the treatment of choice. A national policy is still required to implement the guidelines and improve clinical practice... Mehr ...