Comparison of segmental wall motion abnormalities on echocardiography in patients with anteroseptal versus extensive anterior wall ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction.

Objective: Acute anteroseptal ST-segment elevation (STE) myocardial infarction (AS-STEMI), defined as STE limited to leads V1 to V3, has historically been associated with a smaller infarct size than extensive anterior STEMI (EA-STEMI), in which STE extends to leads V4 to V6. We compared the differences in global and regional wall motion by transthoracic echocardiography between patients with AS-STEMI and EA-STEMI.

Methods: Patients who presented with anterior STEMI and underwent primary percutaneous coronary intervention between January 2008 and March 2011 were included.

Real-life global survey evaluating patients with atrial fibrillation (REALISE-AF): results of an international observational registry.

Despite being one of the most studied arrhythmias, there is paucity of information regarding atrial fibrillation (AF) control in the general population and the treatment strategies utilized by healthcare providers. REALISE-AF is an ongoing international registry investigating the management of AF and its control in nonhospitalized subjects. The registry has enrolled patients in 26 countries worldwide with the primary aim to determine the control of AF.