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Adult Cardiology Glossary
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ST-elevation myocardial infarction STEMI
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A type of heart attack characterized by complete blockage of a coronary artery, identifiable by specific electrocardiogram changes.
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culprit vessel
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The coronary artery responsible for an acute coronary syndrome, identified by clinical and angiographic criteria.
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