About STEMI Systems Online

What is a STEMI System?

A STEMI system is the provision of care for people contacting the emergency services, or presenting direct to a medical facility, with suspected ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Time to treatment is particularly important in STEMI, with quicker contact-to-treatment times resulting in better outcomes, and this is why treatment protocols and STEMI systems of care for these patients are important.
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What is the purpose of the STEMI Systems Online Community?

To provide a community where anyone involved in STEMI systems of care can share ideas, opinions and discuss door-to-balloon times!
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What if I have questions about STEMI Systems or STEMI Systems Online?

Check these FAQ first and if they do not answer your question(s), you can email our help team at info@stemisystems.org.
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How do I invite a friend to join STEMI Systems Online?

If you want to invite a friend or colleague to join STEMI Systems Online, you can email them the link to the site: www.STEMIsystems.org or use the ‘Recommend a Friend’ facility on the site and we will email them.
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Will you add my site to your links page?

Contact us at: info@stemisystems.org with details and we can discuss a link exchange.
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Registration & Signing In

Why do I need to register?

To take advantage of all the features offered by STEMI Systems Online, such as accessing the content and forums, private messages and many others, you need to have an account. This is primarily to protect the privacy of users who have shared their information. It only takes a few seconds to register.
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How do I register?

To create an account you need to visit the ‘Join our Community’ page by clicking the link at the top right corner of the screen and complete the form. Here you will specify details such as your login name, email address, country, occupation and a password.
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I have a username and password, how do I sign in?

After successfully registering you should have a username and password. You can then visit the sign in page and enter your username and password to sign in.
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I already signed in, why do I get signed out automatically?

When signing in, if you do not check the ‘Remember Me’ option you will be automatically signed out after a certain length of inactivity, usually 20 minutes. If you would like the site to always sign you in automatically, please check the ‘Remember Me’ box at sign in.
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I forgot my username and/or password.

If you forgot your username and/or password you can visit the ‘Recover Password’ page and have both your username and a new password emailed to you by entering the email account you're registered with. You will be sent a new password. Once you receive your username and new password you can login and change your password.
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What if I’ve registered but still cannot sign in?

If you have registered and can’t sign in, check to ensure you have a valid username and password. If you are sure the username and password are valid, but still can’t sign in your account may be on hold. Please contact the site administrator at info@stemisystems.org.
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I’ve signed in before, but now can’t sign in?

First check to ensure your username and password are correct. If you still can’t sign in your account has either been put on hold or deleted due to inactivity. Please contact the site administrator at info@stemisystems.org.
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User Profile & Settings

What is a profile?

A profile is information about your account that controls how you view information within STEMI Systems Online. This includes details about forum posts you’ve contributed to, and personal information you wish to share, such as your web address, as well as settings that control how you interact with the site.
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Why do I want to set my time zone?

Setting your time zone will enable STEMI Systems Online to display all dates and times relative to your time zone.
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What is a signature and how do I add one to my forum posts?

A signature is a message that is appended to the end of any posts you make in the forums. You can edit your signature on your profile page. This signature will then appear at the bottom of any messages you post.
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How do I remove my signature from my posts?

Once signed in, go to ‘Edit Profile’, click on the ‘Site Options’ tab and click ‘no’ for ‘Display user signatures.’
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What is an avatar?

An avatar is an image that is displayed next to your posts in the forum.
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How do I set my avatar?

Once signed in, go to ‘Edit Profile’ and click on the ‘Avatar’ tab. You can upload an image here. You will need to enable your avatar for it to be displayed with your posts, or if you do not want an avatar to be displayed, click ‘no’ for ‘Enable avatar.’
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How do I set the date format?

The format used when displaying any date information can be configured from your profile.
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What are email notifications and how do I turn them off?

Email notifications are a feature which email you when messages that you are subscribed to change. You can turn off all email tracking from your profile by clicking the ‘Email’ tab and selecting ‘no’ for ‘Enable Email Notifications of forum/thread subscriptions and replies to my posts’.
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What are the other icons/avatars that show up next to users?

There are many different icons that can show up next to usernames in the forums. Common examples are administrators, moderators, or top posters. Other images may be displayed based on groups the user belongs to.
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What profile settings are required?

The only profile setting that is required is your private email address. This is the email address that is used when a forgotten username/password is emailed. The private email address is never shared or displayed publicly. If you wish to share an email address publicly, use the public email address field. The rest of the profile settings are optional.
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What if I don't want my name displayed in the member lists?

You can set this option in your profile and your name will not appear in any member listings, including the list of who is online. Go to ‘Edit Profile’ and click on the ‘Site Options’ tab, choose ‘no’ for ‘Display in member list.’
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How do I view other user profiles?

To view the profile for any user who has posted to the forums, click on their username wherever you see it as a link. You can also search for their username or ID using the search feature.
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Forum Navigation

What is a forum?

A forum is a grouping of related threads of discussion. A forum contains 0 or more threads and 0 or more sub-forums.
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What is a thread?

A thread is a grouping of related posts. A thread contains 1 or more posts. The first post becomes the thread and replies to the original post increment details on the thread, such as the reply count or last post.
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Can I sort threads when viewing a forum?

Yes, when viewing a forum you can sort threads by author, replies, views, and last post. The default sort for a forum is to display the newest threads first (last post descending). To sort simply click on the ‘More Options’ button at the bottom of the screen, select your desired sort order and click ‘Apply.’
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How do I search the forums?

From the main page of the discussion forums, type your term(s) into the search box and click the ‘Search’ button.
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What do the thread icons mean?

The icons next to threads when viewing a forum indicate their different status. You can move your mouse cursor over these icons to see what the different status / types of threads are.

	Topic with posts you have not read.
	Topic with posts you have read.
	Popular topic with posts you have not read. A topic becomes popular after a certain number of views and posts.
	Popular topic with posts you have read. A topic becomes popular after a certain number of views and posts.
	Announcement you have not read.
	Announcement you have read.
	A pinned topic with posts you have not read. Pinned topics are displayed before other topics until they become unpinned.
	A pinned topic with posts you have read.
	A pinned popular topic with posts you have not read. A pinned topic with enough views or replies to become popular.
	A pinned popular topic with posts you have read.
	A private topic which only registered users can read and reply to, with a post you have not read.
	A private topic which only registered users can read and reply to, with a post you have read.

Why don’t I see any threads/posts when I view a forum?

A forum may not display any threads if there are no threads in the forum or if filters on the forms have been applied and no threads match the filter. An example is filtering to display threads newer than a certain date, such as new threads in the past 2 weeks.
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I just posted a message, why I don’t see it in the forum?

The STEMI Systems Online forum is moderated. After posting a message you may receive a message saying that the post is awaiting moderation. Once the moderator(s) approve your post it will become visible. The moderators may choose to move, edit, or delete your post, ensuring that it is topical to the current forum.
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What is an announcement thread?

An announcement is a special post type that is always displayed at the top of a forum for a certain amount of time. The purpose of an announcement is to increase the visibility of certain topics.
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What is a pinned thread?

A pinned topic causes a post to stay at the top of a forum for a certain amount of time. A pinned topic is similar to an announcement, but an announcement is displayed separate from other threads and usually does not allow replies.
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What does ‘enable email subscription’ mean?

This allows you to receive an email to your private email address every time a post is made on the discussion you subscribe to.
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I can’t access a forum I know exists.

If you are attempting to access a forum that you have visited before, but now receive an ‘unknown forum’ error, it is likely that the forum has been removed.
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Posting in a Forum

How do I create a thread or post a reply?

To start a new thread, choose the appropriate forum and select ‘Write a New Post.’ Type your thread topic in the subject line, type a message in the message box and assign a tag if you want. Click the ‘Post’ button.

To post a reply to a thread, select the ‘Reply’ button next to the message you would like to reply to. If you want to respond to specific text from the original message, click the ‘Quote’ button, and that will add the text from the original post in your message.
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What are tags?

You can give your post a tag, which is like a keyword. Tags help you find posts that have something in common. You can assign as many tags as you wish to each post. For example, you may wish to add tags such as ‘PCI’ or ‘fibrinolysis’ or ‘EMS’ or ‘ECG’ to help other users find posts of interest to them.
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How do I edit my posts?

You will see an ‘Edit’ button next to posts you have made. Clicking this button will allow you to edit your post.
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How do I delete my posts?

You will see a ‘Delete’ button next to new posts you have made. If a post you have made has one or more replies you will no longer be able to delete the post.
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Can I add images to my posts?

Yes, you can copy and paste them, or use the ‘insert image’ icon above the text editor.
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What file types can I post to the forums?

You can post the following types of images: gif, jpg, png and bmp. The maximum size of an image is 640 x 480 pixels.
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Can I use HTML?

You cannot type HTML directly into the text editor, but you can access a HTML source editor box by clicking the HTML icon above the text editor. If you are using Internet Explorer, the default text editor for creating new posts will be a Rich Text Editor that automatically formats posts using HTML. If you use a browser other than Internet Explorer, a standard HTML textbox is used and BBCode (a special syntax for formatting plain text posts) can be used to format posts.
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Can I add hyperlinks to my posts?

Yes, you can type in URLs which may be automatically recognized, or use the ‘insert link’ icon above the text editor. This icon allows you to choose whether the link opens in the current window, or in a new window.
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What are Emoticons?

Emoticons are graphical elements that can be added within the body of a post to add emotions to the post. Common examples are the use of smilies within the contents of a post. STEMI Systems Online comes with a pre-defined set of emoticons.
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Mac Users

What browser should I use on my Mac?

If you are using a Mac, we recommend using FireFox as your browser. If you use Safari, you may have to do the following in order to post to the site:

1. Once signed in, go to ‘Edit Profile.’
2. Click on the ‘Site Options’ tab.
3. Change the Content Editor to ‘Plain Text.’

Cutting, copying and pasting

The cut, copy and paste icons on the toolbars do not work on a Mac. You will need to use your keyboard:
Cut: Apple Button + X
Copy: Apple Button + C
Paste: Apple Button + V
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Private Messages

What is a private message?

A private message is an email within STEMI Systems Online. You can send a private message to other users which is visible only to them. No private information, such as the user's email address, is disclosed.
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How do I send a private message?

Go to a member's Profile by clicking on their name. On the left of the screen under ‘Options’, click on the link that says ‘Send user a private message.’
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Where can I read my private messages?

You have to be signed in to read your private messages. Click on the ‘Inbox’ link in the top right hand corner of the screen.
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STEMI Systems Newsletter

What is the STEMI Systems newsletter?

STEMI Systems is a quarterly newsletter for healthcare professionals involved in the care of STEMI patients. It features articles and profiles of key centers of STEMI research and care, and it also contains a review of recent key publications.
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How do I download an electronic copy of STEMI Systems?

Previous issues of the STEMI Systems newsletter are available as PDF files to registered members. Go to the Downloads page and click the ‘Download’ button next to the issue you would like to download. A box should appear giving you the choice of saving the file to your computer or opening it in a window without saving it.
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Can I get a printed copy of the STEMI Systems newsletter?

Presently, the print version of STEMI Systems has a controlled circulation. If you are interested in receiving a printed copy as and when this facility becomes available, please email info@stemisystems.org and we will add your details to our distribution list.
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Privacy/Security

What are the privacy practices of the website?

Please read our Terms and Conditions for more details.
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What are the community's policies regarding commercial activity and other forms of promotion?

Please read our Terms and Conditions for more details.
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How do I change my password?

Once signed in, you can change your password from the ‘Edit Profile’ page by choosing the ‘Password and Statistics’ tab and clicking ‘Change Password.’
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How do I change my username?

You cannot change your username.
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How do I de-register from STEMI Systems Online?

Email us at info@stemisystems.org with “remove” in the subject heading. Please include either your sign-in name or the email address you signed up with and we will remove your profile within 2 working days.
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