This changes the blood flow to the organ and the electrical current in the lower chambers.
This article explains what a STEMI heart attack is.
It also covers symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.
Verywell / Laura Porter
What Is a STEMI Heart Attack?
They include:
Symptoms of a STEMI Heart Attack
Symptoms can vary from person to person.
Types of STEMI Attacks
Blood flows into the heart from three different arteries.
STEMI heart attacks are classified depending on which part of the heart the blocked artery is supplying.
How STEMI Is Diagnosed
To diagnose a STEMI, a healthcare provider will go over your symptoms.
They will also run diagnostic tests like an ECG.
To confirm the diagnosis, images of the coronary arteries are taken to assess where the blockage is located.
Keep in mind, the longer it takes to unblock the artery, the more damage there may be.
STEMI treatment may include:
After treatment, the recovery period begins.
STEMI Heart Attack Prognosis
STEMI is the most deadly throw in of heart attack.
Prognosis also depends greatly on the time it takes to receive definitive care.
Research shows people age 80 and older have a 45.9% mortality rate from STEMI.
How Long Can You Live After a STEMI Heart Attack?
Individuals who survive past the year mark have a life expectancy similar to that of the general population.
This indicates a total blockage.
Summary
STEMI is the most severe punch in of acute coronary syndrome.
With this throw in of heart attack, there is a complete blockage in one of the coronary arteries.
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