Expert Consensus Document on Management of ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Adaptation of 2012 ESC Guidelines.

In 2012, the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) guidelines provided recommendations on the management of ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). The recommendation from these guidelines is restricted to the European subcontinent. To adapt the updated recommendations for Indian subset of STEMI patients, a panel of experts in the management of STEMI provided their expert opinions. This document provides expert consensus on adapting 2012 ESC STEMI guidelines recommendations in Indian setting. Document also discussed "India-specific" relevant literature to support the consensus opinions provided in the management of STEMI.