Authors

Shukri M. Al Saif, Saud AlBabtain Cardiac Center, DammamFollow
Owayed Al Shammeri, Dr Sulaiman AlHabib Medical Center, RiyadhFollow
Abdullah Alkhushail, Prince Sultan Cardiac Center, RiyadhFollow
Ramzi Almohammadi, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, JeddahFollow
Mohamed Kurdi, Clemenceau Medical Center, RiyadhFollow

Transfer of Patients with ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction for Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention During Ordinary & Pandemic Times Position statement of the Saudi Arabian Cardiac Intervention Society

Abstract

Primary percutaneous coronary intervention is the most effective therapy in the management of acute ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction. Evidence recommends keeping the period from symptom onset to reperfusion to a minimum in order to preserve left ventricular function, improve outcome, and reduce mortality. The position statement describes the recommendations of the the Saudi Arabian Cardiac Intervention Society for optimal conditions and timing for the acute management of patients presenting with ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction during ordinary and pandemic times.

Recommended Citation

Al Saif, Shukri M.; Al Shammeri, Owayed; Alkhushail, Abdullah; Almohammadi, Ramzi; and Kurdi, Mohamed (2020) "Transfer of Patients with ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction for Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention During Ordinary & Pandemic Times Position statement of the Saudi Arabian Cardiac Intervention Society," Journal of the Saudi Heart Association: Vol. 32 : Iss. 4 , Article 7.
Available at: https://doi.org/10.37616/2212-5043.1210

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