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2017 ESC Guidelines for the management of acute myocardial infarction in patients presenting with ST-segment elevation

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Last updated:6th Jan 2018
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2017 ESC Guidelines for the management of acute myocardial infarction in patients presenting with ST-segment elevation

The Task Force for the management of acute myocardial infarction in patients presenting with ST-segment elevation of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC)


Updates on the management of patients presenting with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) should be based on sound evidence, derived from well-conducted clinical trials whenever possible, or motivated expert opinion when needed. It must be recognized that, even when excellent clinical trials have been undertaken, the results are open to interpretation and treatments may need to be adapted to take account of clinical circumstances and resources.

The present Task Force has made an important effort to be as aligned as possible with the other ESC Guidelines and consensus documents, including the simultaneously published update on dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT), for consistency in the ESC Guidelines strategy.


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