Data from the Barbados national registry of non-communicable diseases (BNR) reveal that the mortality from myocardial infarction in Barbados is unacceptably high: higher than that of most developed countries. In this CME, we explore the management of myocardial infarction in Barbados, with special focus on ST elevation myocardial infarction: from pathophysiology, systems of care and particularly management in the out-of-hospital/urgent care setting. In the second half of the day we will conduct a workshop/ round-table on barriers and solutions for implementation of a thrombolytic care pathway.

The goal of this CME is to explore ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) treatment in Barbados, its pathophysiology, contemporary management, treatment outside the hospital and more. Barbados is seeking to make specific treatments for myocardial infarction available at several private emergency facilities, saving more lives. 

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