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Myocardial Infarction
Myocardial infarction on ECG
Patrick Loftis, PA-C, MPAS, RN
, James F. Ginter, MPAS, PA-C January 16, 2012
In this installment, the authors discuss how to interpret and diagnose myocardial infarction (MI) on an ECG.
Persistent hiccups prompt closer examination
Natalie R. Nyren, PA-C
November 26, 2010
A homeless male patient is brought in by a roommate for evaluation of persistent hiccups and vomiting.
Can folic acid lower heart attack risk?
Nicole L. Hatcher, DHSc, MPAS, PA-C
November 03, 2010
This information can help PAs explain the importance of folic acid in the diet and the merits of reports that folic acid supplements can prevent a heart attack.
Induced therapeutic hypothermia truly is a lifesaver
May 28, 2010
Use of mild therapeutic hypothermia improves outcomes in cardiac arrest
What is an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator?
Mary L. Hewett, PA-C, MS
May 17, 2010
Your patients with arrhythmias will want to know all there is to know about these lifesaving devices.
Should patients at low-to-moderate cardiac risk receive beta-blockers before undergoing noncardiac surgery?
Jennifer S. Williams, MMS, PA-C; Kristen K. Will, MHPE, PA-C; Zachary C. Hartsell, MPAS, PA-C; Adriane I. Budavari, MD March 29, 2010
A search of the literature does not support using beta-blocker therapy in patients at lower risks for cardiac events prior to noncardiac surgery.
CME Posttest: Examination of the shoulder; Mild therapeutic hypothermia
March 02, 2010
March 2010
Use of mild therapeutic hypothermia to treat cardiac arrest
Bau P. Tran, PA-C, PharmD, MMS; Courtney V. McGuire, PA-C; Marie A. Maloney, MS, PA-C March 01, 2010
Induced hypothermia, used to prevent brain ischemia during cardiac surgery, can also effectively treat out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
Severe stress in an elderly woman causes a temporary "broken" heart
CPT Jonathan D. Monti, MPAS, PA-C; LTC Michael D. Eisenhauer, MD, FACC, FACP, FSCAI November 01, 2008
This novel cardiac syndrome has clinical features that mimic those of acute myocardial infarction. The typical patient is a postmenopausal woman.
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