Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction-Stable After Successful Full-Dose Thrombolytic Therapy

**Semantic type:** Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure

**Definition:** A percutaneous coronary intervention is necessary for a myocardial infarction that presents with ST segment elevation and the subject does not have recurrent or persistent symptoms, symptoms of heart failure or ventricular arrhythmia after a successful dose of thrombolytic therapy. (ACC)

**Synonyms:** - PERCUTANEOUS CORONARY INTERVENTION (PCI) FOR ST ELEVATION MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION (STEMI) (STABLE AFTER SUCCESSFUL FULL-DOSE THROMBOLYTICS)