Diabetes and myocardial infarction: revisiting the conundrum!

Abstract

Establishment of prompt reperfusion of infarct related artery remains the goal in STEMI management. ST segment resolution is rapid and inexpensive tool to assess efficacy of reperfusion therapy in STEMI at bedside.7 Various studies have also documented the poor prognosis associated with non resolution of ST segment following thrombolysis.8,9 Thrombolytic therapy fails to achieve effective reperfusion in diabetic subset even in a setting of early presentation.10