Primary PCI for STEMI – ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction – Online

Ellen Keeley, MD, MS, University of Florida, Cardiology Department, will  provide a historical perspective of primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and acute ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) by reviewing the data supporting it as the preferred treatment. Additionally, she will review current standards of care and special consideration of particular patient subgroups including those with multi-vessel disease and cardiogenic shock.

Learning Objectives:

1. Recall how to diagnose acute ST elevation myocardial infarction and activate the treatment team.
2. Identify data from randomized trials that support primary percutaneous coronary intervention as the preferred therapy for acute ST elevation myocardial infarction.
3. List the standard medications and devices used during primary percutaneous coronary intervention.
4. Distinguish special considerations for subgroups including patients with multi-vessel disease, large thrombus burden, cardiogenic shock, and microvascular dysfunction.

Accreditation Statement:

The Deborah Heart and Lung Center designates this Online Activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ^™. Physicians and other healthcare providers should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The Deborah Heart and Lung Center is accredited by the Medical Society of New Jersey to provide continuing medical education for physicians.      

Disclosure Statement:

None of the planners, faculty, or the speaker, for this educational activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.”

Original Release Date 12.06.2024

Termination Date:  12.06.2025

Originally this course was presented Live on 11.06.2024