or inferior STEMI — occurs when inferior myocardial tissue supplied by the right coronary artery, or RCA, is injured due to thrombosis of that vessel. When an inferior MI extends to posterior ...

An inferior myocardial infarction results from occlusion of the right coronary artery (RCA). This can cause a ST elevation myocardial infarction or a non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction.

The following is a summary of "Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes Stratified by Time to ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Presentation," published in the March 2025 issue of American ...

Dr. Antman: Time is muscle and that's important whether we're talking about a pharmacologic or a catheter-based reperfusion strategy for STEMI patients. The sooner we get the infarct artery open ...

Our American Heart Month coverage wraps up tonight with a look at some of the most deadly cardiovascular issues and how ...