Episode 53- Evaluation and Management of ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction in the Emergency Department

<p>EMplify January 2021</p> <p><a href="https://www.ebmedicine.net/topics/cardiovascular/STEMI">Evaluation and Management of ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction in the Emergency Department</a></p> <p><u>Authors</u></p> <p>Marshall Frank, DO, MPH, FACEP</p> <p>Carson Sanders, BS, NRP, CCEMT-P</p> <p>Bryan P. Berry, MD, BCEM, FACEP</p> <p> </p> <p><u>Topics</u></p> <p>Epidemiology</p> <p>Pathophysiology</p> <p>Prehospital care</p> <p>Emergency Dept Evaluation</p> <ul> <li>History</li> <li>Physical</li> </ul> <p>Imaging</p> <p>Labs</p> <p>Electrocardiogram</p> <ul> <li>aVR</li> <li>Posterior Leads</li> <li>LBBB</li> <li>Serial ECGs</li> <li>Reciprocal Changes</li> <li>Pericarditis vs STEMI</li> </ul> <p>Treatment</p> <ul> <li>Oxygen </li> <li>Opioids</li> <li>Antiplatelet Agents</li> <li>Nitroglycerin </li> <li>Beta Blockers</li> <li>Reperfusion <ul> <li>PCI</li> <li>Thrombolytics</li> <li>Dysrhythmias</li> </ul> </li> <li>Anticoagulants </li> </ul> <p>Transfers</p> <p>Special Circumstances</p> <ul> <li>Gender</li> <li>Age</li> <li>Cocaine</li> </ul> Have questions or comments on the podcast? Write us at <a href="mailto:emplify@ebmedicine.net">emplify@ebmedicine.net</a> .