ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Systems of Care in Africa: A Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is a life-threatening, time-sensitive emergency. Cardiovascular diseases, including STEMI, are increasing on the African continent. Improving optimal outcomes for these patients requires a system-wide approach as the existing literature is unclear.

Objectives

To describe and summarise the African literature on STEMI Systems of Care (STEMI SOC).

Methods

This scoping review was designed following the PRISMA-ScR guidelines. An a priori search strategy was applied to EbscoHost, PubMed, and Google Scholar databases.

Results

A total of 671 articles were identified. Following the exclusion of 619 articles, 52 articles were eligible for inclusion. STEMI patients in Africa are generally younger than their Western cou

SUBMITTER: Pool AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12922679 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature