This video explains the pathophysiology of myocardial infarction (heart attack, MI), the difference between a STEMI (ST-elevation MI) and Non-STEMI (non ST-elevation MI), and the steps of myocardial ischemia, injury and infarction. It further discusses the signs and symptoms of MI, diagnostic tests and treatment options.
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Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) & Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS):
• Coronary Artery Diseas...
Cardiac Medications:
• Cardiac medications (N...
Collateral Circulation:
• Collateral Circulation
Cardiac Enzymes:
• Cardiac Enzymes (Cardi...
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) aka Angiogram:
• Coronary Angiogram/Cat...
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG):
• Coronary Artery Bypass...
Heart Failure:
• Heart Failure (Left an...
Cardiogenic Shock:
• Cardiogenic Shock