Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health
Part 8 - Office of Health Policy and Planning
Subpart 90 - Planning and Resource Development
Chapter 05 - Acute Care Facilities and Services Overview
Section 15-8-90-05-520 - STEMI System of Care


Current through September 24, 2024

ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is a significant public health problem and carries a high risk of death and disability. The American Heart Association (AHA) estimates that as many as 400,000 people will suffer from a STEMI heart attack each year in the United States. Mississippi currently leads the nation in mortality and morbidity from cardiovascular disease.

STEMI patients should be recognized as quickly as possible to identify those eligible for thrombolytic or primary PCI therapy. Research has shown that both morbidity and mortality can be reduced by the approach of rapid interventional reperfusion within ninety (90) minutes of hospital arrival. Additional research has demonstrated that in-the-field recognition by pre-hospital providers utilizing 12-lead ECG, coupled with pre-hospital notification of the receiving facilities, can further reduce time to reperfusion, resulting in improved outcomes.

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