Management strategies for acute STEMI in low- and middle-income countries: experience of the Tamil Nadu ST-segment elevation myocardialinfarction programme
Thomas Alexander, Ajit S. Mullasari, Brahmajee K. Nallamothu
Abstract
Appropriate and timely management of ST-elevation myocardial infarction is a major challenge in developing countries due to inadequate infrastructure and trained manpower. The TN-STEMI Program was a successful STEMI system of care that was run in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Lessons learnt from this programme could help to understand the challenges and provide solutions to running similar programmes in low- and middle-income countries.
Topics & Concepts
TamilMedicineMyocardial infarctionMedical emergencyElevation (ballistics)Intensive care medicineEmergency medicineDeveloping countryState (computer science)MEDLINEDisease managementST elevationAcute Myocardial Infarction ResearchMechanical Circulatory Support DevicesCardiac Health and Mental Health