[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].
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 for our STEMI patients.
Claeys
M J
MJ
Service de Cardiologie, Universitair Ziekenhuis Antwerpen.
Gevaert
S
S
de Meester
A
A
Evrard
P
P
Legrand
V
V
Vrints
C
C
Berkenboom
G
G
Desmet
W
W
Van Langenhove
G
G
Vranckx
P
P
Van de Werf
F
F
Vandenbranden
F
F
D001530:Belgium; D003663:Decision Trees; D004632:Emergency Medical Services; D006801:Humans; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000628:therapy*; D015425:Myocardial Reperfusion; D014187:Transportation of Patients