EMplify January 2021Evaluation and Management of ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction in the Emergency DepartmentAuthorsMarshall Frank, DO, MPH, FACEPCarson Sanders, BS, NRP, CCEMT-PBryan P. Berry, MD, BCEM, FACEP TopicsEpidemiologyPathophysiologyPrehospital careEmergency Dept Evaluation* History* PhysicalImagingLabsElectrocardiogram* aVR* Posterior Leads* LBBB* Serial ECGs* Reciprocal Changes* Pericarditis vs STEMITreatment* Oxygen* Opioids* Antiplatelet Agents* Nitroglycerin* Beta Blockers* ReperfusionPCIThrombolyticsDysrhythmias* AnticoagulantsTransfersSpecial Circumstances* Gender* Age* CocaineHave questions or comments on the podcast? Write us at emplify@ebmedicine.net (mailto:emplify@ebmedicine.net) .

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

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

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