biostudies-literatureUnknown21(1)Pool AJ<h4>Background</h4>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.<h4>Objectives</h4>To describe and summarise the African literature on STEMI Systems of Care (STEMI SOC).<h4>Methods</h4>This scoping review was designed following the PRISMA-ScR guidelines. An a priori search strategy was applied to EbscoHost, PubMed, and Google Scholar databases.<h4>Results</h4>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 couGlobal heart11https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC12922679biostudies-literatureST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Systems of Care in Africa: A Scoping Review.PMC12922679Stassen WPool AJSlabber HSmit PCfalseST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Systems of Care in Africa: A Scoping Review.<h4>Background</h4>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.<h4>Objectives</h4>To describe and summarise the African literature on STEMI Systems of Care (STEMI SOC).<h4>Methods</h4>This scoping review was designed following the PRISMA-ScR guidelines. An a priori search strategy was applied to EbscoHost, PubMed, and Google Scholar databases.<h4>Results</h4>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 cou2026-01-01T00:00:00Z20262026-07-16T18:04:46.377Z2026-07-09T11:11:02.887ZS-EPMC129226794172685510.5334/gh.1524