ST elevation myocardial infarction: recent advances and updates.

ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) remains a leading cause of morbidity, mortality and disability worldwide. Statistically, a trend towards improvements in morbidity and mortality has been consistent over the years, which is attributed primarily to the modification of risk factors, healthier lifestyles, treatment advances and better management of door-to-balloon times via STEMI systems. However, a major challenge in the coming years will be the baby boomers (born between the years 1946 and 1964) coming into old age.