Acute ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction

Overview

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Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

8

Start Date

1 Mar 2023

Last Review Date

31 Jul 2023

Expiration Date

28 Feb 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

An acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction occurs due to occlusion of one or more coronary arteries, causing transmural myocardial ischemia which in turn results in myocardial injury or necrosis. This activity reviews the presentation, evaluation, and management of patients with with ST-elevation myocardial infarctions and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in caring for these patients.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Describe the evaluation of a patient with a suspected myocardial infarction.
  • Describe EKG findings in a patient with an ST-elevation myocardial infarction.
  • List the treatment and management options available for an acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction.
  • Employ interprofessional team strategies to improve outcomes for patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarctions.

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