ST-elevation myocardial infarction

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This is a topic podcast on myocardial infarction (MI) and Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS). There is a lot more to managing ACS then just recgonizing who has tombstone ST elevations on their EKG and activating the cath lab. In this episode, we'll go through the entire ACS spectrum f ...  Show more

Jerry presents with a history of myocardial infarction and reports experiencing chest pain during exercise. Which of the following interventions would be MOST appropriate? A. Discontinue exercise immediately and refer the patient to a physician

B. Continue exercise a ...

Contributor:  Adam Barkin, MD

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