Delayed STEMI Care Linked to Reduced Heart Function

• Health
• Apr 09, 2025

TOPLINE: Delayed reperfusion treatment was associated with a higher risk for both mildly to moderately and severely reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) than timely reperfusion treatment in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), regardless of the reperfusion strategy. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a population-based cohort study (2015-2018) involving 6567 Norwegian patients with STEMI younger ...