STEMI.
ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction. The most severe type of heart attack, caused by a complete blockage of a coronary artery. Diagnosed by characteristic changes on an ECG and requires emergency PCI or thrombolytic therapy.
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What is stemi?
ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction. The most severe type of heart attack, caused by a complete blockage of a coronary artery. Diagnosed by characteristic changes on an ECG and requires emergency PCI or thrombolytic therapy.
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