Myocardial Infarction: Difference between revisions

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===Electrocardiogram===
===Electrocardiogram===
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An electrocardiogram (ECG) should be made within 10 minutes of arrival in every patient with suspected myocardial infarction.  
An electrocardiogram (ECG) should be made within 10 minutes of arrival in every patient with suspected myocardial infarction.  


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Anteroseptal ischemia - Leads V1 to V3
Anteroseptal ischemia - Leads V1 to V3
Apical or lateral ischemia - Leads aVL and I, and leads V4 to V6
Apical or lateral ischemia - Leads aVL and I, and leads V4 to V6
Inferior wall ischemia - Leads II, III, and aVF  
Inferior wall ischemia - Leads II, III, and aVF


===Cardiac Markers===
===Cardiac Markers===
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