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April 21, 2026Journal of the American College of Cardiology2,641 citations

2013 ACCF/AHA Guideline for the Management of ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction

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POPatrick T. O’GaraFKFrederick G. KushnerDADeborah D. Ascheim

Key Points

  • The aim is to provide evidence-based guidelines for the management of ST-elevation myocardial infarction.
  • Comprehensive review of existing literature and clinical studies on ST-elevation myocardial infarction.
  • Evaluation of various treatment options and their effectiveness.
  • Development of clinical recommendations based on evidence.
  • Emphasis on early reperfusion therapy for better patient outcomes.
  • Recommendations for medication use, including antiplatelet and anticoagulant therapy.
  • Guidance on risk assessment and long-term management post-infarction.

Abstract

No abstract was published with this document — society guidelines, consensus pathways, and scientific statements are typically released without one. See the Key Points and the linked PDF for the full content.

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“We're looking to a future where more patients survive with less heart damage and function well for years thereafter. We hope the guidelines will clarify best practices for healthcare providers across the continuum of care of STEMI patients.”

Patrick T. O'Gara, Clinical cardiologist, Brigham and Women's HospitalBrigham and Women's Hospitalauto_pipelineSupportiveView source
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O’Gara et al. (2012) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e740ff29aee836d6f4d2f8https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2012.11.019
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