Table 3. Common complications of ST segment elevation myocardial infarction.

•  Congestive heart failure •  Cardiogenic shock •  Tachyarrhythmias •  Bradyarrhythmias •  Heart block •  Pericarditis •  Bleeding •  Mechanical complications •  Death

Appropriate reperfusion therapy, particularly percutaneous coronary intervention, has decreased all complications except bleeding.