A patient is diagnosed with a STEMI in the emergency room. This means ______________.

the patient is experiencing a minor injury to the heart.
the patient is experiencing an aneurysm.
the patient is experiencing complete occlusion of a coronary artery.
the patient requires careful observation but no treatment at this time.

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A patient diagnosed with a STEMI (ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction) is experiencing complete occlusion of a coronary artery.