Case 5
Diagnosis
ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction
Key Characteristics
•ST elevation >1 mm in two or more contiguous leads
•V1-6, AVF = LMA/anterior
•II, III, aVF = RCA/inferior
•Reciprocal changes
•V1-6, AVF = LMA/anterior
•II, III, aVF = RCA/inferior
•Reciprocal changes
Causes
•Coronary plaque rupture
•Death of myocytes
•Death of myocytes
Treatment
•Activate Cath Lab::PCI: 90 minutes//Lysis: 30 minutes
•ASA, Heparin, Statin, Oxygen, Nitro, Beta blocker
•ASA, Heparin, Statin, Oxygen, Nitro, Beta blocker
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