Enhancing ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Diagnosis and Management: The Integral Role of Echocardiography in Patients Rushed to the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.
Gemma MarrazzoStefano PalermiFabio PastoreMassimo RagniAlfredo MaurielloAniello ZambranoGaetano QuarantaAndrea MantoAntonello D'AndreaPublished in: Journal of clinical medicine (2024)
Coronary artery disease (CAD) remains a significant global health concern, necessitating timely and precise diagnosis, especially for acute coronary syndromes (ACSs). Traditional diagnostic methods like electrocardiograms (ECGs) are critical, yet the advent of echocardiography has revolutionized cardiac care by providing comprehensive insights into heart function. This article examines the integration of echocardiography in the cardiac catheterization laboratory, emphasizing its role in augmenting traditional diagnostics, enhancing patient outcomes, and preparing for targeted interventions. Specifically, we argue for the routine use of focused echocardiographic evaluations in patients presenting with ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) to the cath lab, illustrating how this practice can significantly refine diagnostic accuracy, identify concurrent life-threatening conditions, and inform the management of STEMI and its complications.
Keyphrases
- st elevation myocardial infarction
- percutaneous coronary intervention
- left ventricular
- coronary artery disease
- acute coronary syndrome
- st segment elevation myocardial infarction
- global health
- antiplatelet therapy
- coronary artery bypass grafting
- pulmonary hypertension
- heart failure
- end stage renal disease
- ejection fraction
- healthcare
- aortic stenosis
- left atrial
- computed tomography
- mitral valve
- public health
- atrial fibrillation
- cardiovascular events
- quality improvement
- newly diagnosed
- chronic kidney disease
- primary care
- ultrasound guided
- palliative care
- squamous cell carcinoma
- type diabetes
- peritoneal dialysis
- clinical practice
- cardiovascular disease
- risk factors
- physical activity
- aortic valve
- health insurance