ST-elevation myocardial infarction is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. ST-elevation myocardial infarction damages the regional myocardium that undergoes ischemia and necrosis, resulting in impairment of both systolic and diastolic functions of the heart. Left ventricular function and myocardial infarct size both serve as the main determinants Of patients' outcome after myocardial infarction. Timely management of ST-elevation myocardial infarction, using reperfusion therapy, including fibrinolysis and primary percutaneous coronary intervention, leads to a better outcome for these patients.