THE MANAGEMENT OF ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION IN PATIENTS PRESENTING WITH ST-SEGMENT ELEVATION (STEMI)

Acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is the most serious manifestation of coronary artery disease (CAD) with high morbidity and mortality.¹ Mortality due to CVD in Egypt is one of the highest compared to other countries in the region and worldwide.² Outcome of STEMI patients depends on the availability of emergency medical services provided by STEMI networks and on the time delay before which a patient is treated.³