PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - Vinall, Maria ED - Dave, Rajesh M. TI - Improving Outcomes in STEMI PCI DP - 2011 Oct 01 TA - MD Conference Express PG - 13--13 VI - 11 IP - 6 4099 - http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/11/6/13.1.short 4100 - http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/11/6/13.1.full AB - Rapid myocardial reperfusion is the primary goal in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction, and the extent to which early reperfusion is achieved is the main factor in determining the extent of the early and long-term clinical benefit of treatment. This article discusses several approaches to improving outcomes in these patients.