Expert consensus document on management of ST-Elevation myocardial infarction: Adaptation of 2012 ESC guidelines

Tiny Nair, Rajesh Agrawal, Sandeep Bansal, Anjanlal Dutta, Raja Ray, Saumitra RayIndian Journal of Critical Care Medicine 2018 22(4):274-282In 2012, the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) guidelines provided recommendations on the management of ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). The recommendation from these guidelines is restricted to the European subcontinent. To adapt the updated recommendations for Indian subset of STEMI patients, a panel of experts in the management of STEMI provided their expert opinions. This document provides expert consensus on adapting 2012 ESC STEMI guidelines recommendations in Indian setting. Document also discussed “India-specific” relevant literature to support the consensus opinions provided in the management of STEMI.
Source: Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine - Category: Intensive Care Authors: Source Type: research