Enoxaparin use in PCI has been investigated, however its role in primary PCI is less known. To evaluate the role of combination IV + SC enoxaparin in primary PCI in STEMI. 83 consecutive patients with STEMI who underwent primary PCI between January 1, 2005 and January 15, 2008 were included. Anticoagulation was based on our institution's STEMI protocol; either IV + SC enoxaparin, or IV unfractionated heparin (UFH). Clinical endpoints included MACE, bleeding and net adverse cardiac events (NACE). 45 patients received UFH and 37 received IV + SC enoxaparin. There was no difference in the rate of mortality, MACE, or NACE. There was a trend toward more TIMI major and GUSTO moderate and severe bleeding in the UFH group. Application of IV + SC enoxaparin strategy for primary PCI in STEMI appears both safe and efficacious. A prospective randomized trial will be necessary to evaluate the safety and efficacy more thoroughly.