Sunday, May 14, 2023

ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)

 A heart attack with a completely blocked coronary artery is called a STEMI. STEMI stands for ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction. On a heart tracing there is a particular area that is called the ST segment. When this segment is elevated, the person is said to have a STEMI.