The PDA branches from the right coronary artery in 80% of people (those who are right coronary dominant); therefore, occlusion of RCA can result in both an inferior STEMI and a posterior MI as well.

The left inferior GP (LIGP) is located in the posterior inferior region of the junction between the left inferior pulmonary vein and the left atrium. The posteromedial left GP (PMLGP) is in the ...

inferior myocardial infarction, the breakpoint there might be as much as 120 minutes. Therefore, it must be an individualized decision, patient by patient. Dr. Smith: Let's talk about facilitated PCI.

Thus, lytic agents -- which are more readily available -- continue to play a very prominent role in the management of STEMI. [33] Fibrinolytic therapy can be administered in most centers within 30 ...

As consumers cope with lingering cost-of-living pressures and the potential impact of tariffs, CBS News is tracking the change in prices of everyday household expenses — from food to utilities ...

Acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is the leading cause of adult disability in the United States and a major cause of death both ...

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 ...

Young patients (pts) with acute myocardial infarction and ST-segment elevation (STEMI) are a specific subset of a population with different risk factor profiles, clinical presentations, and prognosis ...

Background: ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is associated with serious complications and mortality. Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is the principal reperfusion strategy for STEMI ...

The paper industry has urged the government to ban inferior-grade material imports, impose quality control orders and monitor inward paper shipments to protect local manufacturers from predatory ...

Posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) occurs when the vitreous—a gel-like fluid in the eye—detaches from the retina. This results in eye floaters and flashes of light that can be annoying but is usually ...