Myocardial Infarction

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What is a myocardial infarction?

  • Irreversible myocardial necrosis

  • Usually due to acute coronary artery occlusion


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What are classic MI symptoms?

  • Chest pressure/squeezing

  • Dyspnea

  • Diaphoresis

  • Nausea

  • Pain radiating to arm, jaw, neck, or back


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What atypical MI symptoms are important to recognize?

  • Dyspnea

  • Nausea/vomiting

  • Back or jaw pain

  • Fatigue

  • May occur without classic chest pain


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What should a PT do if MI is suspected?

  • Stop activity

  • Activate emergency response

  • Treat as a medical emergency


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What are common treatment approaches for MI?

  • Reperfusion

  • PCI/stenting

  • Antiplatelet/anticoagulant therapy

  • CABG in selected cases